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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.41, 1,416.17 and 584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.41, 1,416.17 and 584.30 is: 806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.41 : 1,416.17 = 584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.41/1,416.17 = 584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.41x = 1,416.17 × 584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.41x = 827,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,468.13/1,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.18

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