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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.38, 1,544.14 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.38, 1,544.14 and 380.16 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.38 : 1,544.14 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.38/1,544.14 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.38x = 1,544.14 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.38x = 587,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,020.26/1,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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