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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.38, 1,539.35 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.38, 1,539.35 and 295.80 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.38 : 1,539.35 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.38/1,539.35 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.38x = 1,539.35 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.38x = 455,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,333.59/1,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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