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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,419.87 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,419.87 and 656.16 is: 905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,419.87 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,419.87 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,419.87 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 931,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,661.90/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.62

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