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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.52, 1,538.73 and 478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.52, 1,538.73 and 478.57 is: 717.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.52 : 1,538.73 = 478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.52/1,538.73 = 478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.52x = 1,538.73 × 478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.52x = 736,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,390.02/1,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.37

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