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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.67, 1,419.58 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.67, 1,419.58 and 586.56 is: 809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.67 : 1,419.58 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.67/1,419.58 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.67x = 1,419.58 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.67x = 832,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,663.62/1,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.46

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