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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.99, 1,417.61 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.99, 1,417.61 and 607.49 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.99 : 1,417.61 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.99/1,417.61 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.99x = 1,417.61 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.99x = 861,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,183.65/1,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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