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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.25 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.25 and 608.40 is: 839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.04 : 1,418.25 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.04/1,418.25 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.04x = 1,418.25 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.04x = 862,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,863.30/1,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.33

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