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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.59, 1,539.36 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.59, 1,539.36 and 393.12 is: 589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.59 : 1,539.36 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.59/1,539.36 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.59x = 1,539.36 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.59x = 605,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,153.20/1,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.48

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