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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.27, 1,415.75 and 633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.27, 1,415.75 and 633.51 is: 873.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.27 : 1,415.75 = 633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.27/1,415.75 = 633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.27x = 1,415.75 × 633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.27x = 896,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,888.61/1,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.93

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