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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.41, 1,539.69 and 296.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.41, 1,539.69 and 296.00 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.41 : 1,539.69 = 296.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.41/1,539.69 = 296.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.41x = 1,539.69 × 296.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.41x = 455,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,740.54/1,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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