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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,542 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,542 and 344 is: 516

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,542 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,542 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,542 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 530,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,448/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516

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