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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.33, 1,418.99 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.33, 1,418.99 and 608.60 is: 839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.33 : 1,418.99 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.33/1,418.99 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.33x = 1,418.99 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.33x = 863,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,597.31/1,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.81

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