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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.23, 1,415.54 and 584.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.23, 1,415.54 and 584.03 is: 805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.23 : 1,415.54 = 584.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.23/1,415.54 = 584.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.23x = 1,415.54 × 584.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.23x = 826,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,722.83/1,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.60

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