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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.46, 1,416.43 and 584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.46, 1,416.43 and 584.27 is: 806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.46 : 1,416.43 = 584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.46/1,416.43 = 584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.46x = 1,416.43 × 584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.46x = 827,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,577.56/1,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.25

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