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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.73, 1,417.40 and 633.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.73, 1,417.40 and 633.97 is: 875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.73 : 1,417.40 = 633.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.73/1,417.40 = 633.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.73x = 1,417.40 × 633.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.73x = 898,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,585.91/1,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.19

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