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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,417.50 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,417.50 and 634.32 is: 876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,417.50 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,417.50 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,417.50 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 899,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,148.60/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.06

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