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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.81, 1,539.96 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.81, 1,539.96 and 478.71 is: 717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.81 : 1,539.96 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.81/1,539.96 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.81x = 1,539.96 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.81x = 737,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,194.25/1,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.95

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