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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,416.10 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,416.10 and 777.42 is: 1,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,416.10 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,416.10 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,416.10 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 1,100,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,904.46/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.44

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