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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,415.88 and 652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,415.88 and 652.92 is: 900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,415.88 = 652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,415.88 = 652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,415.88 × 652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 924,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,456.37/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.71

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