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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.13, 1,543.11 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.13, 1,543.11 and 541.53 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.13 : 1,543.11 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.13/1,543.11 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.13x = 1,543.11 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.13x = 835,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,640.36/1,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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