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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.85, 1,416.27 and 694.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.85, 1,416.27 and 694.75 is: 958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.85 : 1,416.27 = 694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.85/1,416.27 = 694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.85x = 1,416.27 × 694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.85x = 983,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,953.58/1,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.23

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