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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,542.18 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,542.18 and 662.64 is: 993.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,542.18 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,542.18 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,542.18 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 1,021,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,910.16/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.34

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