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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.69, 1,537.35 and 678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.69, 1,537.35 and 678.96 is: 1,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.69 : 1,537.35 = 678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.69/1,537.35 = 678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.69x = 1,537.35 × 678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.69x = 1,043,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,799.16/1,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.66

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