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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.26, 1,541.67 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.26, 1,541.67 and 682.76 is: 1,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.26 : 1,541.67 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.26/1,541.67 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.26x = 1,541.67 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.26x = 1,052,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,582.90/1,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.66

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