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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,419.84 and 586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,419.84 and 586.70 is: 809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,419.84 = 586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,419.84 = 586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,419.84 × 586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 833,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,020.13/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.73

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