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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.69, 1,543.62 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.69, 1,543.62 and 435.67 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.69 : 1,543.62 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.69/1,543.62 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.69x = 1,543.62 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.69x = 672,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,506.70/1,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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