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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.82, 1,543.44 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.82, 1,543.44 and 379.56 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.82 : 1,543.44 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.82/1,543.44 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.82x = 1,543.44 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.82x = 585,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,828.09/1,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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