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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.78, 1,544.40 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.78, 1,544.40 and 380.70 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.78 : 1,544.40 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.78/1,544.40 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.78x = 1,544.40 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.78x = 587,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,953.08/1,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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