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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.99, 1,540.64 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.99, 1,540.64 and 540.08 is: 810.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.99 : 1,540.64 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.99/1,540.64 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.99x = 1,540.64 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.99x = 832,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,058.45/1,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.19

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