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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.62, 1,543.01 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.62, 1,543.01 and 370.63 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.62 : 1,543.01 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.62/1,543.01 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.62x = 1,543.01 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.62x = 571,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,885.80/1,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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