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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.65, 1,417.25 and 695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.65, 1,417.25 and 695.61 is: 960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.65 : 1,417.25 = 695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.65/1,417.25 = 695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.65x = 1,417.25 × 695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.65x = 985,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,846.19/1,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.26

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