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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.59, 1,416.69 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.59, 1,416.69 and 560.84 is: 773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.59 : 1,416.69 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.59/1,416.69 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.59x = 1,416.69 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.59x = 794,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,529.34/1,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.95

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