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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.41, 1,415.32 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.41, 1,415.32 and 694.27 is: 957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.41 : 1,415.32 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.41/1,415.32 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.41x = 1,415.32 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.41x = 982,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,607.14/1,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.32

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