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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.43, 1,535.07 and 911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.43, 1,535.07 and 911.62 is: 1,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.43 : 1,535.07 = 911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.43/1,535.07 = 911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.43x = 1,535.07 × 911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.43x = 1,399,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,400.51/1,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.37

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