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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,542.36 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,542.36 and 450.92 is: 676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,542.36 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,542.36 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,542.36 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 695,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,480.97/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.54

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