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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.45, 1,414.02 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.45, 1,414.02 and 816.56 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.45 : 1,414.02 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.45/1,414.02 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.45x = 1,414.02 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.45x = 1,154,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,625.10/1,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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