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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.46, 1,416.49 and 606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.46, 1,416.49 and 606.83 is: 837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.46 : 1,416.49 = 606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.46/1,416.49 = 606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.46x = 1,416.49 × 606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.46x = 859,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,570.65/1,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.41

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