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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.60, 1,419.12 and 586.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.60, 1,419.12 and 586.19 is: 808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.60 : 1,419.12 = 586.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.60/1,419.12 = 586.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.60x = 1,419.12 × 586.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.60x = 831,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,866.86/1,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.74

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