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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.77, 1,543.77 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.77, 1,543.77 and 379.96 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.77 : 1,543.77 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.77/1,543.77 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.77x = 1,543.77 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.77x = 586,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,570.85/1,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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