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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.30, 1,419.12 and 678.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.30, 1,419.12 and 678.38 is: 936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.30 : 1,419.12 = 678.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.30/1,419.12 = 678.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.30x = 1,419.12 × 678.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.30x = 962,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,695.53/1,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.21

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