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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.44, 1,542.96 and 854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.44, 1,542.96 and 854.32 is: 1,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.44 : 1,542.96 = 854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.44/1,542.96 = 854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.44x = 1,542.96 × 854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.44x = 1,318,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,181.59/1,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.73

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