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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.69, 1,541.24 and 856.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.69, 1,541.24 and 856.47 is: 1,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.69 : 1,541.24 = 856.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.69/1,541.24 = 856.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.69x = 1,541.24 × 856.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.69x = 1,320,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,018.97/1,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.20

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