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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.24, 1,418.16 and 896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.24, 1,418.16 and 896.64 is: 1,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.24 : 1,418.16 = 896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.24/1,418.16 = 896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.24x = 1,418.16 × 896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.24x = 1,271,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,578.98/1,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.07

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