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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.75 and 586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.75 and 586.03 is: 808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.04 : 1,418.75 = 586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.04/1,418.75 = 586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.04x = 1,418.75 × 586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.04x = 831,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,427.13/1,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.75

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