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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.92, 1,543.38 and 412.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.92, 1,543.38 and 412.19 is: 618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.92 : 1,543.38 = 412.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.92/1,543.38 = 412.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.92x = 1,543.38 × 412.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.92x = 636,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,156.54/1,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.28

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