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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,542.20 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,542.20 and 450.88 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,542.20 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,542.20 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,542.20 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 695,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,347.14/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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