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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.74, 1,419.61 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.74, 1,419.61 and 580.63 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.74 : 1,419.61 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.74/1,419.61 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.74x = 1,419.61 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.74x = 824,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,268.15/1,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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