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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,416.65 and 584.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,416.65 and 584.49 is: 806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,416.65 = 584.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,416.65 = 584.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,416.65 × 584.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 828,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,017.76/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.61

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