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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.69, 1,415.79 and 746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.69, 1,415.79 and 746.43 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.69 : 1,415.79 = 746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.69/1,415.79 = 746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.69x = 1,415.79 × 746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.69x = 1,056,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,788.13/1,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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