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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.85, 1,543.41 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.85, 1,543.41 and 379.41 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.85 : 1,543.41 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.85/1,543.41 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.85x = 1,543.41 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.85x = 585,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,585.19/1,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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