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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.92, 1,539.97 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.92, 1,539.97 and 441.96 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.92 : 1,539.97 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.92/1,539.97 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.92x = 1,539.97 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.92x = 680,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,614.36/1,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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