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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.11 and 380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.11 and 380.26 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.68 : 1,544.11 = 380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.68/1,544.11 = 380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.68x = 1,544.11 × 380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.68x = 587,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,158.46/1,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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