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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.65, 1,539.92 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.65, 1,539.92 and 296.21 is: 444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.65 : 1,539.92 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.65/1,539.92 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.65x = 1,539.92 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.65x = 456,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,144.29/1,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.30

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