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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.39, 1,415.33 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.39, 1,415.33 and 672.62 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.39 : 1,415.33 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.39/1,415.33 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.39x = 1,415.33 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.39x = 951,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,975.90/1,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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