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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.31, 1,541.34 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.31, 1,541.34 and 411.84 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.31 : 1,541.34 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.31/1,541.34 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.31x = 1,541.34 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.31x = 634,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,785.47/1,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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