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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.12, 1,415.82 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.12, 1,415.82 and 606.36 is: 836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.12 : 1,415.82 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.12/1,415.82 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.12x = 1,415.82 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.12x = 858,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,496.62/1,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.64

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