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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.85, 1,417.05 and 561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.85, 1,417.05 and 561.10 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.85 : 1,417.05 = 561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.85/1,417.05 = 561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.85x = 1,417.05 × 561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.85x = 795,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,106.76/1,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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