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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.20, 1,416.31 and 652.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.20, 1,416.31 and 652.79 is: 900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.20 : 1,416.31 = 652.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.20/1,416.31 = 652.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.20x = 1,416.31 × 652.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.20x = 924,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,545.92/1,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.95

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