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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.08, 1,415.97 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.08, 1,415.97 and 583.97 is: 805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.08 : 1,415.97 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.08/1,415.97 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.08x = 1,415.97 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.08x = 826,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,878.27/1,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.86

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