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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,540.32 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,540.32 and 636.44 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,540.32 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,540.32 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,540.32 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 980,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,311.17/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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