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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.38, 1,416.40 and 560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.38, 1,416.40 and 560.63 is: 773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.38 : 1,416.40 = 560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.38/1,416.40 = 560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.38x = 1,416.40 × 560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.38x = 794,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,067.85/1,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.66

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