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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.47, 1,542.85 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.47, 1,542.85 and 379.16 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.47 : 1,542.85 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.47/1,542.85 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.47x = 1,542.85 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.47x = 584,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,978.34/1,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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