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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.30, 1,542.44 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.30, 1,542.44 and 379.08 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.30 : 1,542.44 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.30/1,542.44 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.30x = 1,542.44 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.30x = 584,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,709.10/1,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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