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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.64, 1,543.68 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.64, 1,543.68 and 704.64 is: 1,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.64 : 1,543.68 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.64/1,543.68 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.64x = 1,543.68 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.64x = 1,087,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,738.68/1,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.45

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