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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.86, 1,538.64 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.86, 1,538.64 and 506.78 is: 759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.86 : 1,538.64 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.86/1,538.64 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.86x = 1,538.64 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.86x = 779,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,751.98/1,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.36

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