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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,533.02 and 816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,533.02 and 816.06 is: 1,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,533.02 = 816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,533.02 = 816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,533.02 × 816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 1,251,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,036.30/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.55

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