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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.28 and 586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.28 and 586.34 is: 809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.52 : 1,419.28 = 586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.52/1,419.28 = 586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.52x = 1,419.28 × 586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.52x = 832,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,170.61/1,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.10

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