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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.65, 1,543.07 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.65, 1,543.07 and 412.02 is: 618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.65 : 1,543.07 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.65/1,543.07 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.65x = 1,543.07 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.65x = 635,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,775.70/1,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.07

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