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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.57, 1,543.35 and 736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.57, 1,543.35 and 736.89 is: 1,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.57 : 1,543.35 = 736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.57/1,543.35 = 736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.57x = 1,543.35 × 736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.57x = 1,137,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,279.18/1,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.70

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