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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.51, 1,543.38 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.51, 1,543.38 and 628.12 is: 942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.51 : 1,543.38 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.51/1,543.38 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.51x = 1,543.38 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.51x = 969,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,427.42/1,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.56

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