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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.91, 1,420.02 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.91, 1,420.02 and 586.92 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.91 : 1,420.02 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.91/1,420.02 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.91x = 1,420.02 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.91x = 833,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,438.14/1,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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