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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.55, 1,543.47 and 404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.55, 1,543.47 and 404.38 is: 606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.55 : 1,543.47 = 404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.55/1,543.47 = 404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.55x = 1,543.47 × 404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.55x = 624,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,148.40/1,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.82

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