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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.62 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.62 and 594.32 is: 891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.80 : 1,540.62 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.80/1,540.62 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.80x = 1,540.62 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.80x = 915,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,621.28/1,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.72

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