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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.18, 1,418.55 and 608.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.18, 1,418.55 and 608.57 is: 839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.18 : 1,418.55 = 608.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.18/1,418.55 = 608.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.18x = 1,418.55 × 608.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.18x = 863,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,279.88/1,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.62

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