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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.29, 1,419.20 and 586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.29, 1,419.20 and 586.33 is: 809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.29 : 1,419.20 = 586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.29/1,419.20 = 586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.29x = 1,419.20 × 586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.29x = 832,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,124.55/1,028.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.23

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