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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.17, 1,542.29 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.17, 1,542.29 and 378.75 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.17 : 1,542.29 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.17/1,542.29 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.17x = 1,542.29 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.17x = 584,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,140.44/1,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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