Question

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?

Answer 1

    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.