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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.32, 1,415.31 and 633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.32, 1,415.31 and 633.26 is: 873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.32 : 1,415.31 = 633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.32/1,415.31 = 633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.32x = 1,415.31 × 633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.32x = 896,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,259.21/1,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.27

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