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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,415.94 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,415.94 and 677 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,415.94 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,415.94 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,415.94 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 958,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,591.38/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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