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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.94, 1,415.17 and 677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.94, 1,415.17 and 677.02 is: 932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.94 : 1,415.17 = 677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.94/1,415.17 = 677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.94x = 1,415.17 × 677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.94x = 958,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,098.39/1,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.96

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