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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,540.60 and 564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,540.60 and 564.73 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,540.60 = 564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,540.60 = 564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,540.60 × 564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 870,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,017.77/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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