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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.52, 1,416.62 and 584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.52, 1,416.62 and 584.41 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.52 : 1,416.62 = 584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.52/1,416.62 = 584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.52x = 1,416.62 × 584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.52x = 827,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,884.81/1,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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