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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.89, 1,414.90 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.89, 1,414.90 and 626.64 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.89 : 1,414.90 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.89/1,414.90 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.89x = 1,414.90 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.89x = 886,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,629.80/1,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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