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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.92, 1,419.46 and 608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.92, 1,419.46 and 608.99 is: 840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.92 : 1,419.46 = 608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.92/1,419.46 = 608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.92x = 1,419.46 × 608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.92x = 864,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,426.80/1,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.13

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