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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.91, 1,419.88 and 586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.91, 1,419.88 and 586.82 is: 809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.91 : 1,419.88 = 586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.91/1,419.88 = 586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.91x = 1,419.88 × 586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.91x = 833,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,208.96/1,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.80

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