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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.45 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.45 and 580.50 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.63 : 1,419.45 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.63/1,419.45 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.63x = 1,419.45 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.63x = 823,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,990.73/1,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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