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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.06, 1,415.92 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.06, 1,415.92 and 583.96 is: 805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.06 : 1,415.92 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.06/1,415.92 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.06x = 1,415.92 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.06x = 826,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,840.64/1,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.84

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