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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.28, 1,543.02 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.28, 1,543.02 and 618.20 is: 927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.28 : 1,543.02 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.28/1,543.02 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.28x = 1,543.02 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.28x = 953,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,894.96/1,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.66

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