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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.20, 1,418.77 and 586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.20, 1,418.77 and 586.01 is: 808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.20 : 1,418.77 = 586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.20/1,418.77 = 586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.20x = 1,418.77 × 586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.20x = 831,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,413.41/1,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.61

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