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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.40, 1,419.36 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.40, 1,419.36 and 609 is: 840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.40 : 1,419.36 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.40/1,419.36 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.40x = 1,419.36 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.40x = 864,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,390.24/1,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.52

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