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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.48, 1,416.28 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.48, 1,416.28 and 606.72 is: 837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.48 : 1,416.28 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.48/1,416.28 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.48x = 1,416.28 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.48x = 859,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,285.40/1,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.12

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