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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.02, 1,415.73 and 606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.02, 1,415.73 and 606.34 is: 836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.02 : 1,415.73 = 606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.02/1,415.73 = 606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.02x = 1,415.73 × 606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.02x = 858,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,406.40/1,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.64

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