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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.45, 1,419.17 and 586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.45, 1,419.17 and 586.26 is: 808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.45 : 1,419.17 = 586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.45/1,419.17 = 586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.45x = 1,419.17 × 586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.45x = 831,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,999.67/1,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.99

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