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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.55, 1,416.72 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.55, 1,416.72 and 584.56 is: 806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.55 : 1,416.72 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.55/1,416.72 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.55x = 1,416.72 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.55x = 828,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,157.84/1,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.74

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