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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.30, 1,414.83 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.30, 1,414.83 and 633.06 is: 872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.30 : 1,414.83 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.30/1,414.83 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.30x = 1,414.83 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.30x = 895,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,672.28/1,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.72

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