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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.27, 1,544.52 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.27, 1,544.52 and 380.46 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.27 : 1,544.52 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.27/1,544.52 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.27x = 1,544.52 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.27x = 587,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,628.08/1,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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