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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.86, 1,419.78 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.86, 1,419.78 and 635.92 is: 877.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.86 : 1,419.78 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.86/1,419.78 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.86x = 1,419.78 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.86x = 902,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,866.50/1,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.54

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