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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.34, 1,542.52 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.34, 1,542.52 and 258.84 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.34 : 1,542.52 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.34/1,542.52 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.34x = 1,542.52 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.34x = 399,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,270.69/1,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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