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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.33, 1,416.22 and 584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.33, 1,416.22 and 584.14 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.33 : 1,416.22 = 584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.33/1,416.22 = 584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.33x = 1,416.22 × 584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.33x = 827,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,270.75/1,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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