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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.80, 1,417.12 and 584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.80, 1,417.12 and 584.80 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.80 : 1,417.12 = 584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.80/1,417.12 = 584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.80x = 1,417.12 × 584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.80x = 828,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,731.78/1,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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