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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.96, 1,415.70 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.96, 1,415.70 and 677.04 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.96 : 1,415.70 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.96/1,415.70 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.96x = 1,415.70 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.96x = 958,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,485.53/1,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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