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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.20, 1,419.24 and 733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.20, 1,419.24 and 733.54 is: 1,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.20 : 1,419.24 = 733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.20/1,419.24 = 733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.20x = 1,419.24 × 733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.20x = 1,041,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,069.31/1,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.52

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