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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.95, 1,417.19 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.95, 1,417.19 and 561.20 is: 774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.95 : 1,417.19 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.95/1,417.19 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.95x = 1,417.19 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.95x = 795,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,317.14/1,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.45

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