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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.10, 1,419.31 and 635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.10, 1,419.31 and 635.36 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.10 : 1,419.31 = 635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.10/1,419.31 = 635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.10x = 1,419.31 × 635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.10x = 901,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,766.50/1,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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