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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.48 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.48 and 653.36 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,416.48 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,416.48 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,416.48 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 925,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,471.37/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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