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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.02, 1,419.13 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.02, 1,419.13 and 655.50 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.02 : 1,419.13 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.02/1,419.13 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.02x = 1,419.13 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.02x = 930,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,234.53/1,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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