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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.17, 1,543.28 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.17, 1,543.28 and 371.25 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.17 : 1,543.28 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.17/1,543.28 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.17x = 1,543.28 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.17x = 572,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,940.84/1,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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