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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,416.88 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,416.88 and 607.28 is: 838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,416.88 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,416.88 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,416.88 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 860,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,442.89/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.08

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