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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.62 and 586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.63, 1,419.62 and 586.68 is: 809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.63 : 1,419.62 = 586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.63/1,419.62 = 586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.63x = 1,419.62 × 586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.63x = 832,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,854.40/1,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.67

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