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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.72, 1,538.28 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.72, 1,538.28 and 540 is: 809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.72 : 1,538.28 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.72/1,538.28 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.72x = 1,538.28 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.72x = 830,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,671.20/1,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.05

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