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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.07, 1,542.05 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.07, 1,542.05 and 450.75 is: 676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.07 : 1,542.05 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.07/1,542.05 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.07x = 1,542.05 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.07x = 695,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,076.78/1,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.10

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