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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.90, 1,419.89 and 586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.90, 1,419.89 and 586.82 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.90 : 1,419.89 = 586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.90/1,419.89 = 586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.90x = 1,419.89 × 586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.90x = 833,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,219.85/1,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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