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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.46, 1,419.83 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.46, 1,419.83 and 635.72 is: 877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.46 : 1,419.83 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.46/1,419.83 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.46x = 1,419.83 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.46x = 902,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,606.43/1,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.63

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