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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.97, 1,543.37 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.97, 1,543.37 and 404.28 is: 606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.97 : 1,543.37 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.97/1,543.37 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.97x = 1,543.37 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.97x = 623,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,953.62/1,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.39

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