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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.11, 1,416.08 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.11, 1,416.08 and 584.12 is: 806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.11 : 1,416.08 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.11/1,416.08 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.11x = 1,416.08 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.11x = 827,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,157.73/1,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.11

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