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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.95, 1,539.96 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.95, 1,539.96 and 296.36 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.95 : 1,539.96 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.95/1,539.96 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.95x = 1,539.96 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.95x = 456,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,374.85/1,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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