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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.18, 1,541.85 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.18, 1,541.85 and 378.56 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.18 : 1,541.85 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.18/1,541.85 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.18x = 1,541.85 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.18x = 583,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,675.03/1,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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