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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.26, 1,418.12 and 777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.26, 1,418.12 and 777.14 is: 1,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.26 : 1,418.12 = 777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.26/1,418.12 = 777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.26x = 1,418.12 × 777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.26x = 1,102,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,077.78/1,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.88

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