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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.19, 1,416.28 and 584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.19, 1,416.28 and 584.13 is: 806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.19 : 1,416.28 = 584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.19/1,416.28 = 584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.19x = 1,416.28 × 584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.19x = 827,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,291.64/1,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.18

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