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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.10 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.10 and 380.27 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.68 : 1,544.10 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.68/1,544.10 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.68x = 1,544.10 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.68x = 587,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,167.19/1,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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