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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.76, 1,540.56 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.76, 1,540.56 and 507.20 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.76 : 1,540.56 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.76/1,540.56 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.76x = 1,540.56 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.76x = 781,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,372.03/1,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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