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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.70, 1,588.98 and 1,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.70, 1,588.98 and 1,028.82 is: 1,531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.70 : 1,588.98 = 1,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.70/1,588.98 = 1,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.70x = 1,588.98 × 1,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.70x = 1,634,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,774.40/1,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.12

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