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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.89, 1,542.70 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.89, 1,542.70 and 379.45 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.89 : 1,542.70 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.89/1,542.70 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.89x = 1,542.70 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.89x = 585,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,377.52/1,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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