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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.88, 1,416.89 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.88, 1,416.89 and 607.13 is: 837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.88 : 1,416.89 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.88/1,416.89 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.88x = 1,416.89 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.88x = 860,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,236.43/1,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.72

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