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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.16, 1,543.02 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.16, 1,543.02 and 379.72 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.16 : 1,543.02 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.16/1,543.02 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.16x = 1,543.02 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.16x = 585,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,915.55/1,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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