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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.23, 1,416.13 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.23, 1,416.13 and 584.12 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.23 : 1,416.13 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.23/1,416.13 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.23x = 1,416.13 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.23x = 827,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,189.86/1,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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