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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.84, 1,543.86 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.84, 1,543.86 and 451.71 is: 677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.84 : 1,543.86 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.84/1,543.86 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.84x = 1,543.86 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.84x = 697,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,377.00/1,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.83

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