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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.50, 1,538.96 and 478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.50, 1,538.96 and 478.62 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.50 : 1,538.96 = 478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.50/1,538.96 = 478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.50x = 1,538.96 × 478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.50x = 736,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,577.04/1,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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