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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.96, 1,540.14 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.96, 1,540.14 and 410.46 is: 615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.96 : 1,540.14 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.96/1,540.14 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.96x = 1,540.14 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.96x = 632,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,165.86/1,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.57

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