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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,542.30 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,542.30 and 412.10 is: 617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,542.30 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,542.30 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,542.30 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 635,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,581.83/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.85

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