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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.89, 1,543.32 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.89, 1,543.32 and 259.39 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.89 : 1,543.32 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.89/1,543.32 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.89x = 1,543.32 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.89x = 400,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,321.77/1,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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