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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.62, 1,542.97 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.62, 1,542.97 and 288.28 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.62 : 1,542.97 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.62/1,542.97 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.62x = 1,542.97 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.62x = 444,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,807.39/1,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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