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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.50, 1,539.61 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.50, 1,539.61 and 286.16 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.50 : 1,539.61 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.50/1,539.61 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.50x = 1,539.61 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.50x = 440,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,574.80/1,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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