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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.88, 1,416.24 and 773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.88, 1,416.24 and 773.68 is: 1,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.88 : 1,416.24 = 773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.88/1,416.24 = 773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.88x = 1,416.24 × 773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.88x = 1,095,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,716.56/1,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.03

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