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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.41, 1,416.37 and 584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.41, 1,416.37 and 584.32 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.41 : 1,416.37 = 584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.41/1,416.37 = 584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.41x = 1,416.37 × 584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.41x = 827,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,613.32/1,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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