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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.24, 1,416.28 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.24, 1,416.28 and 633.28 is: 873.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.24 : 1,416.28 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.24/1,416.28 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.24x = 1,416.28 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.24x = 896,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,901.80/1,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.97

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