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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.98, 1,543.35 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.98, 1,543.35 and 412.66 is: 618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.98 : 1,543.35 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.98/1,543.35 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.98x = 1,543.35 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.98x = 636,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,878.81/1,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.94

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