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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.88, 1,419.80 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.88, 1,419.80 and 580.75 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.88 : 1,419.80 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.88/1,419.80 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.88x = 1,419.80 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.88x = 824,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,545.95/1,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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