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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.18, 1,416.38 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.18, 1,416.38 and 584.19 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.18 : 1,416.38 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.18/1,416.38 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.18x = 1,416.38 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.18x = 827,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,432.11/1,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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