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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.04, 1,543.16 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.04, 1,543.16 and 379.60 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.04 : 1,543.16 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.04/1,543.16 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.04x = 1,543.16 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.04x = 585,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,783.54/1,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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