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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.14, 1,418.92 and 608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.14, 1,418.92 and 608.62 is: 839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.14 : 1,418.92 = 608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.14/1,418.92 = 608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.14x = 1,418.92 × 608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.14x = 863,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,583.09/1,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.95

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