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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.74, 1,416.92 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.74, 1,416.92 and 561.02 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.74 : 1,416.92 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.74/1,416.92 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.74x = 1,416.92 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.74x = 794,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,920.46/1,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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