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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.87, 1,543.03 and 996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.87, 1,543.03 and 996.79 is: 1,497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.87 : 1,543.03 = 996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.87/1,543.03 = 996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.87x = 1,543.03 × 996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.87x = 1,538,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,076.87/1,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.83

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