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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.74, 1,416.47 and 672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.74, 1,416.47 and 672.54 is: 927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.74 : 1,416.47 = 672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.74/1,416.47 = 672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.74x = 1,416.47 × 672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.74x = 952,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,629.37/1,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.82

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