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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,416.42 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,416.42 and 607.02 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,416.42 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,416.42 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,416.42 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 859,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,795.27/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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