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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.34, 1,539.53 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.34, 1,539.53 and 295.97 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.34 : 1,539.53 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.34/1,539.53 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.34x = 1,539.53 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.34x = 455,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,645.52/1,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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