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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.96, 1,539.27 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.96, 1,539.27 and 410.49 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.96 : 1,539.27 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.96/1,539.27 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.96x = 1,539.27 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.96x = 631,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,854.94/1,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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