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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.14, 1,415.89 and 583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.14, 1,415.89 and 583.88 is: 805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.14 : 1,415.89 = 583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.14/1,415.89 = 583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.14x = 1,415.89 × 583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.14x = 826,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,709.85/1,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.65

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