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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.18, 1,415.88 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.18, 1,415.88 and 583.92 is: 805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.18 : 1,415.88 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.18/1,415.88 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.18x = 1,415.88 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.18x = 826,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,760.65/1,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.67

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