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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.17, 1,418.56 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.17, 1,418.56 and 608.56 is: 839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.17 : 1,418.56 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.17/1,418.56 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.17x = 1,418.56 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.17x = 863,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,278.87/1,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.63

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