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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.88, 1,417.10 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.88, 1,417.10 and 561.16 is: 774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.88 : 1,417.10 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.88/1,417.10 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.88x = 1,417.10 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.88x = 795,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,219.84/1,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.40

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