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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.56, 1,542.96 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.56, 1,542.96 and 451.36 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.56 : 1,542.96 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.56/1,542.96 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.56x = 1,542.96 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.56x = 696,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,430.43/1,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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