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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.00, 1,418.70 and 586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.00, 1,418.70 and 586.05 is: 808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.00 : 1,418.70 = 586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.00/1,418.70 = 586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.00x = 1,418.70 × 586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.00x = 831,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,427.18/1,028.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.78

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