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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.20, 1,416.04 and 584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.20, 1,416.04 and 584.06 is: 805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.20 : 1,416.04 = 584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.20/1,416.04 = 584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.20x = 1,416.04 × 584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.20x = 827,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,043.78/1,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.93

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