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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.25, 1,542.57 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.25, 1,542.57 and 379.04 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.25 : 1,542.57 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.25/1,542.57 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.25x = 1,542.57 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.25x = 584,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,688.02/1,028.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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