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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.29, 1,543.21 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.29, 1,543.21 and 379.85 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.29 : 1,543.21 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.29/1,543.21 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.29x = 1,543.21 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.29x = 586,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,179.65/1,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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