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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.60, 1,416.81 and 628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.60, 1,416.81 and 628.53 is: 867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.60 : 1,416.81 = 628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.60/1,416.81 = 628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.60x = 1,416.81 × 628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.60x = 890,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,504.63/1,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.43

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