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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.24, 1,543.68 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.24, 1,543.68 and 379.89 is: 569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.24 : 1,543.68 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.24/1,543.68 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.24x = 1,543.68 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.24x = 586,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,428.60/1,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.77

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