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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.60, 1,414.80 and 839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.60, 1,414.80 and 839.46 is: 1,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.60 : 1,414.80 = 839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.60/1,414.80 = 839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.60x = 1,414.80 × 839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.60x = 1,187,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,668.01/1,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.89

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