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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.30, 1,538.15 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.30, 1,538.15 and 440.61 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.30 : 1,538.15 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.30/1,538.15 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.30x = 1,538.15 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.30x = 677,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,722.64/1,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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