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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.89, 1,544.85 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.89, 1,544.85 and 260.39 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.89 : 1,544.85 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.89/1,544.85 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.89x = 1,544.85 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.89x = 402,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,263.49/1,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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