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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,539.88 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,539.88 and 257.06 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,539.88 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,539.88 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,539.88 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 395,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,844.76/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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