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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.50, 1,540.38 and 539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.50, 1,540.38 and 539.90 is: 810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.50 : 1,540.38 = 539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.50/1,540.38 = 539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.50x = 1,540.38 × 539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.50x = 831,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,651.16/1,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.18

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