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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.58, 1,416.45 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.58, 1,416.45 and 633.34 is: 873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.58 : 1,416.45 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.58/1,416.45 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.58x = 1,416.45 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.58x = 897,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,094.44/1,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.87

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