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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.71, 1,543.07 and 595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.71, 1,543.07 and 595.63 is: 893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.71 : 1,543.07 = 595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.71/1,543.07 = 595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.71x = 1,543.07 × 595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.71x = 919,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,095.81/1,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.45

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