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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.51, 1,539.70 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.51, 1,539.70 and 295.99 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.51 : 1,539.70 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.51/1,539.70 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.51x = 1,539.70 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.51x = 455,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,735.80/1,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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