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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,539.23 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,539.23 and 539.15 is: 808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,539.23 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,539.23 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,539.23 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 829,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,865.46/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.55

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