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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.73, 1,541.15 and 508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.73, 1,541.15 and 508.13 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.73 : 1,541.15 = 508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.73/1,541.15 = 508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.73x = 1,541.15 × 508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.73x = 783,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,099.07/1,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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