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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,540.78 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,540.78 and 594.76 is: 890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,540.78 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,540.78 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,540.78 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 916,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,394.31/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.84

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