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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.91, 1,538.18 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.91, 1,538.18 and 538.48 is: 806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.91 : 1,538.18 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.91/1,538.18 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.91x = 1,538.18 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.91x = 828,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,279.17/1,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.57

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