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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.36 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.36 and 574.28 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.52 : 1,419.36 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.52/1,419.36 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.52x = 1,419.36 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.52x = 815,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,110.06/1,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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