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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.41 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.41 and 441.12 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.37 : 1,539.41 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.37/1,539.41 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.37x = 1,539.41 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.37x = 679,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,063.78/1,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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