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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.47, 1,419.26 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.47, 1,419.26 and 586.52 is: 809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.47 : 1,419.26 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.47/1,419.26 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.47x = 1,419.26 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.47x = 832,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,418.66/1,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.37

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