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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.64, 1,416.45 and 711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.64, 1,416.45 and 711.55 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.64 : 1,416.45 = 711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.64/1,416.45 = 711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.64x = 1,416.45 × 711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.64x = 1,007,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,879.44/1,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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