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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.02, 1,542.01 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.02, 1,542.01 and 248.01 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.02 : 1,542.01 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.02/1,542.01 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.02x = 1,542.01 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.02x = 382,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,437.64/1,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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