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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.60, 1,416.77 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.60, 1,416.77 and 633.54 is: 874.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.60 : 1,416.77 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.60/1,416.77 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.60x = 1,416.77 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.60x = 897,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,580.47/1,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.32

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