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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.15, 1,418.99 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.15, 1,418.99 and 608.86 is: 840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.15 : 1,418.99 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.15/1,418.99 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.15x = 1,418.99 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.15x = 863,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,969.55/1,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.31

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