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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.14, 1,544.94 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.14, 1,544.94 and 541.54 is: 813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.14 : 1,544.94 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.14/1,544.94 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.14x = 1,544.94 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.14x = 836,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,646.81/1,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.75

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