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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.88, 1,419.84 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.88, 1,419.84 and 680.22 is: 938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.88 : 1,419.84 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.88/1,419.84 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.88x = 1,419.84 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.88x = 965,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,803.56/1,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.69

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