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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.08, 1,416.50 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.08, 1,416.50 and 633.32 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.08 : 1,416.50 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.08/1,416.50 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.08x = 1,416.50 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.08x = 897,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,097.78/1,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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