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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.94, 1,417.17 and 561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.94, 1,417.17 and 561.19 is: 774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.94 : 1,417.17 = 561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.94/1,417.17 = 561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.94x = 1,417.17 × 561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.94x = 795,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,301.63/1,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.44

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