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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.32, 1,542.33 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.32, 1,542.33 and 378.91 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.32 : 1,542.33 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.32/1,542.33 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.32x = 1,542.33 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.32x = 584,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,404.26/1,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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