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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.27, 1,416.15 and 584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.27, 1,416.15 and 584.10 is: 806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.27 : 1,416.15 = 584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.27/1,416.15 = 584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.27x = 1,416.15 × 584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.27x = 827,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,173.22/1,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.00

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