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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.68, 1,543.16 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.68, 1,543.16 and 379.80 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.68 : 1,543.16 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.68/1,543.16 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.68x = 1,543.16 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.68x = 586,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,092.17/1,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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