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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,541.04 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,541.04 and 835.52 is: 1,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,541.04 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,541.04 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,541.04 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 1,287,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,569.74/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.50

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