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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.28, 1,542.96 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.28, 1,542.96 and 379.84 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.28 : 1,542.96 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.28/1,542.96 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.28x = 1,542.96 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.28x = 586,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,077.93/1,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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