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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.94, 1,543.54 and 542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.94, 1,543.54 and 542.02 is: 813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.94 : 1,543.54 = 542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.94/1,543.54 = 542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.94x = 1,543.54 × 542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.94x = 836,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,628.20/1,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.10

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