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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.30, 1,543.82 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.30, 1,543.82 and 380.04 is: 570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.30 : 1,543.82 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.30/1,543.82 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.30x = 1,543.82 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.30x = 586,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,713.35/1,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.01

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