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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.44, 1,542.72 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.44, 1,542.72 and 379.18 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.44 : 1,542.72 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.44/1,542.72 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.44x = 1,542.72 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.44x = 584,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,968.57/1,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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