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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,418.97 and 748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,418.97 and 748.54 is: 1,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,418.97 = 748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,418.97 = 748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,418.97 × 748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 1,062,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,155.80/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.54

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