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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.01, 1,419.12 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.01, 1,419.12 and 655.50 is: 904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.01 : 1,419.12 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.01/1,419.12 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.01x = 1,419.12 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.01x = 930,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,233.16/1,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.89

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