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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.46, 1,419.28 and 562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.46, 1,419.28 and 562.71 is: 776.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.46 : 1,419.28 = 562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.46/1,419.28 = 562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.46x = 1,419.28 × 562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.46x = 798,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,642.18/1,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.54

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