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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.99, 1,418.67 and 831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.99, 1,418.67 and 831.38 is: 1,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.99 : 1,418.67 = 831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.99/1,418.67 = 831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.99x = 1,418.67 × 831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.99x = 1,179,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,446.77/1,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.45

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