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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.15, 1,416.14 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.15, 1,416.14 and 560.40 is: 773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.15 : 1,416.14 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.15/1,416.14 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.15x = 1,416.14 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.15x = 793,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,604.86/1,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.38

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