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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.55, 1,416.65 and 628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.55, 1,416.65 and 628.10 is: 866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.55 : 1,416.65 = 628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.55/1,416.65 = 628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.55x = 1,416.65 × 628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.55x = 889,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,787.64/1,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.78

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