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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.72, 1,415.34 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.72, 1,415.34 and 804.96 is: 1,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.72 : 1,415.34 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.72/1,415.34 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.72x = 1,415.34 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.72x = 1,139,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,292.09/1,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.64

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