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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.63, 1,416.74 and 584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.63, 1,416.74 and 584.67 is: 806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.63 : 1,416.74 = 584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.63/1,416.74 = 584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.63x = 1,416.74 × 584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.63x = 828,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,322.45/1,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.84

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