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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,417.38 and 677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,417.38 and 677.96 is: 935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,417.38 = 677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,417.38 = 677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,417.38 × 677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 960,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,926.94/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.97

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