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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.01, 1,542.63 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.01, 1,542.63 and 411.63 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.01 : 1,542.63 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.01/1,542.63 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.01x = 1,542.63 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.01x = 634,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,992.79/1,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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