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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.62, 1,415.93 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.62, 1,415.93 and 672.14 is: 927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.62 : 1,415.93 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.62/1,415.93 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.62x = 1,415.93 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.62x = 951,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,696.11/1,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.02

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