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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.42 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.42 and 370.23 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.54 : 1,542.42 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.54/1,542.42 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.54x = 1,542.42 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.54x = 571,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,050.16/1,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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