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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,418.98 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,418.98 and 630.12 is: 869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,418.98 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,418.98 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,418.98 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 894,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,127.68/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.20

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