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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.96, 1,544.04 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.96, 1,544.04 and 412.56 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.96 : 1,544.04 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.96/1,544.04 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.96x = 1,544.04 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.96x = 637,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,009.14/1,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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