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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.94, 1,419.81 and 609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.94, 1,419.81 and 609.30 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.94 : 1,419.81 = 609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.94/1,419.81 = 609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.94x = 1,419.81 × 609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.94x = 865,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,090.23/1,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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