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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.37, 1,540.31 and 410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.37, 1,540.31 and 410.25 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.37 : 1,540.31 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.37/1,540.31 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.37x = 1,540.31 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.37x = 631,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,912.18/1,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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