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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.91, 1,543.59 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.91, 1,543.59 and 379.71 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.91 : 1,543.59 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.91/1,543.59 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.91x = 1,543.59 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.91x = 586,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,116.56/1,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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