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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.57, 1,538.70 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.57, 1,538.70 and 410.11 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.57 : 1,538.70 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.57/1,538.70 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.57x = 1,538.70 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.57x = 631,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,039.53/1,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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