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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,542.88 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,542.88 and 412.74 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,542.88 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,542.88 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,542.88 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 636,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,808.29/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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