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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.57, 1,541.42 and 891.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.57, 1,541.42 and 891.27 is: 1,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.57 : 1,541.42 = 891.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.57/1,541.42 = 891.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.57x = 1,541.42 × 891.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.57x = 1,373,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,825.30/1,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.67

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