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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.37, 1,538.26 and 587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.37, 1,538.26 and 587.98 is: 881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.37 : 1,538.26 = 587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.37/1,538.26 = 587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.37x = 1,538.26 × 587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.37x = 904,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,463.17/1,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.23

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