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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.02, 1,543.05 and 451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.02, 1,543.05 and 451.30 is: 677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.02 : 1,543.05 = 451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.02/1,543.05 = 451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.02x = 1,543.05 × 451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.02x = 696,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,378.47/1,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.40

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