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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.38, 1,955.12 and 1,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.38, 1,955.12 and 1,028.68 is: 1,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.38 : 1,955.12 = 1,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.38/1,955.12 = 1,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.38x = 1,955.12 × 1,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.38x = 2,011,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,192.84/1,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.24

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