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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.39 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.52, 1,419.39 and 580.32 is: 800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.52 : 1,419.39 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.52/1,419.39 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.52x = 1,419.39 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.52x = 823,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,700.40/1,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.86

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