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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.73, 1,416.99 and 584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.73, 1,416.99 and 584.65 is: 806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.73 : 1,416.99 = 584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.73/1,416.99 = 584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.73x = 1,416.99 × 584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.73x = 828,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,443.20/1,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.88

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