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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.56, 1,542.12 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.56, 1,542.12 and 379.22 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.56 : 1,542.12 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.56/1,542.12 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.56x = 1,542.12 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.56x = 584,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,802.75/1,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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