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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.84 and 653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,416.84 and 653.24 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,416.84 = 653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,416.84 = 653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,416.84 × 653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 925,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,536.56/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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