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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.62, 1,418.07 and 819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.62, 1,418.07 and 819.51 is: 1,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.62 : 1,418.07 = 819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.62/1,418.07 = 819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.62x = 1,418.07 × 819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.62x = 1,162,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,122.55/1,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.79

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