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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.48, 1,416.71 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.48, 1,416.71 and 584.52 is: 806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.48 : 1,416.71 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.48/1,416.71 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.48x = 1,416.71 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.48x = 828,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,092.41/1,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.73

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