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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.62, 1,416.74 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.62, 1,416.74 and 560.88 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.62 : 1,416.74 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.62/1,416.74 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.62x = 1,416.74 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.62x = 794,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,621.13/1,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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