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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.22, 1,541.42 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.22, 1,541.42 and 378.80 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.22 : 1,541.42 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.22/1,541.42 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.22x = 1,541.42 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.22x = 583,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,889.90/1,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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