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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.52, 1,540.96 and 541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.52, 1,540.96 and 541.91 is: 811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.52 : 1,540.96 = 541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.52/1,540.96 = 541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.52x = 1,540.96 × 541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.52x = 835,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,064.13/1,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.91

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