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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,415.34 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,415.34 and 677.16 is: 933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,415.34 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,415.34 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,415.34 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 958,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,411.63/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.80

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