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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.79, 1,542.86 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.79, 1,542.86 and 344.63 is: 516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.79 : 1,542.86 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.79/1,542.86 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.79x = 1,542.86 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.79x = 531,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,706.40/1,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.83

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