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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.62, 1,544.44 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.62, 1,544.44 and 260.12 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.62 : 1,544.44 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.62/1,544.44 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.62x = 1,544.44 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.62x = 401,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,739.73/1,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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