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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.76, 1,540.88 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.76, 1,540.88 and 410.64 is: 616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.76 : 1,540.88 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.76/1,540.88 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.76x = 1,540.88 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.76x = 632,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,744.65/1,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.25

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