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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.40, 1,539.76 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.40, 1,539.76 and 410.12 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.40 : 1,539.76 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.40/1,539.76 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.40x = 1,539.76 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.40x = 631,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,486.37/1,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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