How much force is needed to move a brick with a mass of 345-kg a distance of 28m while doing 1008 j of work?

Work = (force) x (distance)

1,008 J = (force) x (28 m)

Divide each side by 28m : (1,008 kg-m²/sec²) / (28 m) = force

Force = 36 kg-m/s² = 36 Newtons.

(about 8.1 pounds)

It doesn't matter what that force accomplishes.

It could be moving a brick, lifting a fish, or pushing a little red wagon.

In order to do 1,008 joules of work in 28 meters, it takes 36 N of force,

in the direction of the 28 meters.