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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.26, 1,540.86 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.26, 1,540.86 and 663.96 is: 995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.26 : 1,540.86 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.26/1,540.86 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.26x = 1,540.86 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.26x = 1,023,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,069.41/1,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.92

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