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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.64, 1,542.48 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.64, 1,542.48 and 595.92 is: 893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.64 : 1,542.48 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.64/1,542.48 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.64x = 1,542.48 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.64x = 919,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,194.68/1,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.60

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