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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,543.04 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,543.04 and 443.64 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,543.04 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,543.04 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,543.04 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 684,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,554.27/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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