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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.88, 1,541.52 and 856.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.88, 1,541.52 and 856.65 is: 1,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.88 : 1,541.52 = 856.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.88/1,541.52 = 856.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.88x = 1,541.52 × 856.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.88x = 1,320,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,546.96/1,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.48

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