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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,419.62 and 586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,419.62 and 586.63 is: 809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,419.62 = 586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,419.62 = 586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,419.62 × 586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 832,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,794.92/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.56

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