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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.58, 1,539.87 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.58, 1,539.87 and 257.08 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.58 : 1,539.87 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.58/1,539.87 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.58x = 1,539.87 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.58x = 395,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,868.49/1,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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