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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,418.47 and 579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,418.47 and 579.82 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,418.47 = 579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,418.47 = 579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,418.47 × 579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 822,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,457.28/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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