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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.64, 1,541.72 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.64, 1,541.72 and 594.90 is: 891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.64 : 1,541.72 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.64/1,541.72 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.64x = 1,541.72 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.64x = 917,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,169.23/1,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.63

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