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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.96 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.04, 1,418.96 and 635.40 is: 877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.04 : 1,418.96 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.04/1,418.96 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.04x = 1,418.96 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.04x = 901,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,607.18/1,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.02

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