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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.84, 1,419.88 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.84, 1,419.88 and 636.08 is: 877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.84 : 1,419.88 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.84/1,419.88 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.84x = 1,419.88 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.84x = 903,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,157.27/1,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.84

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