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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.76, 1,417.40 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.76, 1,417.40 and 654.25 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.76 : 1,417.40 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.76/1,417.40 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.76x = 1,417.40 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.76x = 927,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,333.95/1,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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