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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.48, 1,544.22 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.48, 1,544.22 and 260.04 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.48 : 1,544.22 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.48/1,544.22 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.48x = 1,544.22 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.48x = 401,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,558.97/1,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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