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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.05, 1,542.18 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.05, 1,542.18 and 378.63 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.05 : 1,542.18 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.05/1,542.18 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.05x = 1,542.18 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.05x = 583,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,918.52/1,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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