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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.51 and 586.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.51 and 586.53 is: 809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.63 : 1,419.51 = 586.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.63/1,419.51 = 586.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.63x = 1,419.51 × 586.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.63x = 832,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,585.20/1,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.42

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