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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.88, 1,543.72 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.88, 1,543.72 and 379.66 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.88 : 1,543.72 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.88/1,543.72 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.88x = 1,543.72 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.88x = 586,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,088.74/1,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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