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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.38, 1,540.08 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.38, 1,540.08 and 478.49 is: 717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.38 : 1,540.08 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.38/1,540.08 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.38x = 1,540.08 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.38x = 736,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,905.18/1,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.96

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