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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.16, 1,541.31 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.16, 1,541.31 and 378.44 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.16 : 1,541.31 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.16/1,541.31 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.16x = 1,541.31 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.16x = 583,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,293.36/1,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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