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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.04, 1,468.89 and 1,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.04, 1,468.89 and 1,026.36 is: 1,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.04 : 1,468.89 = 1,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.04/1,468.89 = 1,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.04x = 1,468.89 × 1,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.04x = 1,507,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,609.94/1,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.91

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