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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.38, 1,543.18 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.38, 1,543.18 and 379.16 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.38 : 1,543.18 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.38/1,543.18 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.38x = 1,543.18 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.38x = 585,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,112.13/1,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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