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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.06, 1,418.66 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.06, 1,418.66 and 608.40 is: 839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.06 : 1,418.66 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.06/1,418.66 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.06x = 1,418.66 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.06x = 863,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,112.74/1,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.55

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