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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,539.24 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,539.24 and 401.55 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,539.24 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,539.24 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,539.24 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 618,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,081.82/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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