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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,416.82 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,416.82 and 584.60 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,416.82 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,416.82 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,416.82 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 828,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,272.97/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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