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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.78, 1,416.99 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.78, 1,416.99 and 584.70 is: 806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.78 : 1,416.99 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.78/1,416.99 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.78x = 1,416.99 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.78x = 828,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,514.05/1,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.91

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