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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.85, 1,419.79 and 586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.85, 1,419.79 and 586.76 is: 809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.85 : 1,419.79 = 586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.85/1,419.79 = 586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.85x = 1,419.79 × 586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.85x = 833,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,068.88/1,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.71

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