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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.90, 1,543.69 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.90, 1,543.69 and 379.69 is: 569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.90 : 1,543.69 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.90/1,543.69 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.90x = 1,543.69 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.90x = 586,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,120.27/1,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.66

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