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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.40, 1,419.05 and 580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.40, 1,419.05 and 580.21 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.40 : 1,419.05 = 580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.40/1,419.05 = 580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.40x = 1,419.05 × 580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.40x = 823,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,347.00/1,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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