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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.43, 1,419.93 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.43, 1,419.93 and 635.67 is: 877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.43 : 1,419.93 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.43/1,419.93 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.43x = 1,419.93 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.43x = 902,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,606.90/1,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.66

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