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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.38, 1,416.49 and 584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.38, 1,416.49 and 584.31 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.38 : 1,416.49 = 584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.38/1,416.49 = 584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.38x = 1,416.49 × 584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.38x = 827,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,669.27/1,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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