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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.29, 1,615.78 and 1,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.29, 1,615.78 and 1,026.62 is: 1,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.29 : 1,615.78 = 1,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.29/1,615.78 = 1,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.29x = 1,615.78 × 1,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.29x = 1,658,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,800.42/1,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.22

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