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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.17, 1,416.08 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.17, 1,416.08 and 560.42 is: 773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.17 : 1,416.08 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.17/1,416.08 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.17x = 1,416.08 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.17x = 793,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,596.75/1,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.36

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