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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.48, 1,419.32 and 608.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.48, 1,419.32 and 608.87 is: 840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.48 : 1,419.32 = 608.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.48/1,419.32 = 608.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.48x = 1,419.32 × 608.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.48x = 864,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,181.37/1,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.25

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