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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.74 and 839.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.74 and 839.66 is: 1,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,416.74 = 839.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,416.74 = 839.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,416.74 × 839.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 1,189,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,568.63/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.80

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