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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,538.60 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,538.60 and 538.92 is: 807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,538.60 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,538.60 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,538.60 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 829,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,179.62/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.74

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