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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.60, 1,542.26 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.60, 1,542.26 and 378.98 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.60 : 1,542.26 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.60/1,542.26 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.60x = 1,542.26 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.60x = 584,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,485.69/1,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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