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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.58, 1,542.77 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.58, 1,542.77 and 259.08 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.58 : 1,542.77 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.58/1,542.77 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.58x = 1,542.77 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.58x = 399,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,699.56/1,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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