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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.92, 1,544.18 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.92, 1,544.18 and 379.84 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.92 : 1,544.18 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.92/1,544.18 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.92x = 1,544.18 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.92x = 586,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,541.33/1,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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