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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.48, 1,539.71 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.48, 1,539.71 and 478.35 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.48 : 1,539.71 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.48/1,539.71 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.48x = 1,539.71 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.48x = 736,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,517.89/1,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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