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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.28, 1,543.02 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.28, 1,543.02 and 379.46 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.28 : 1,543.02 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.28/1,543.02 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.28x = 1,543.02 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.28x = 585,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,514.37/1,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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