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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.43, 1,539.64 and 615.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.43, 1,539.64 and 615.05 is: 922.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.43 : 1,539.64 = 615.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.43/1,539.64 = 615.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.43x = 1,539.64 × 615.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.43x = 946,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,954.43/1,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.57

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