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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.74, 1,543.10 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.74, 1,543.10 and 259.24 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.74 : 1,543.10 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.74/1,543.10 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.74x = 1,543.10 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.74x = 400,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,030.03/1,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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