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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.30, 1,419.06 and 586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.30, 1,419.06 and 586.25 is: 809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.30 : 1,419.06 = 586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.30/1,419.06 = 586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.30x = 1,419.06 × 586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.30x = 831,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,916.83/1,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.03

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