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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.69, 1,416.84 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.69, 1,416.84 and 560.94 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.69 : 1,416.84 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.69/1,416.84 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.69x = 1,416.84 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.69x = 794,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,759.42/1,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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