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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.51, 1,416.67 and 653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.51, 1,416.67 and 653.51 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.51 : 1,416.67 = 653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.51/1,416.67 = 653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.51x = 1,416.67 × 653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.51x = 925,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,808.01/1,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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