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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.43, 1,419.46 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.43, 1,419.46 and 586.44 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.43 : 1,419.46 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.43/1,419.46 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.43x = 1,419.46 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.43x = 832,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,426.66/1,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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