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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.53, 1,537.95 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.53, 1,537.95 and 717.77 is: 1,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.53 : 1,537.95 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.53/1,537.95 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.53x = 1,537.95 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.53x = 1,103,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,894.37/1,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.36

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