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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,417.14 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,417.14 and 607.01 is: 837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,417.14 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,417.14 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,417.14 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 860,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,218.15/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.86

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