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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.10, 1,415.98 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.10, 1,415.98 and 583.94 is: 805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.10 : 1,415.98 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.10/1,415.98 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.10x = 1,415.98 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.10x = 826,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,851.63/1,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.82

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