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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.07, 1,539.44 and 942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.07, 1,539.44 and 942.44 is: 1,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.07 : 1,539.44 = 942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.07/1,539.44 = 942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.07x = 1,539.44 × 942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.07x = 1,450,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,824.93/1,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.22

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