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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.02, 1,415.58 and 583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.02, 1,415.58 and 583.85 is: 805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.02 : 1,415.58 = 583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.02/1,415.58 = 583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.02x = 1,415.58 × 583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.02x = 826,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,486.38/1,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.53

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