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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.95, 1,845.68 and 1,028.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.95, 1,845.68 and 1,028.91 is: 1,417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.95 : 1,845.68 = 1,028.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.95/1,845.68 = 1,028.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.95x = 1,845.68 × 1,028.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.95x = 1,899,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,033.46/1,339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.24

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