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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.60, 1,543.12 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.60, 1,543.12 and 412.20 is: 618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.60 : 1,543.12 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.60/1,543.12 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.60x = 1,543.12 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.60x = 636,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,074.06/1,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.39

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