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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.90 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.90 and 410.50 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.80 : 1,540.90 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.80/1,540.90 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.80x = 1,540.90 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.80x = 632,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,539.45/1,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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