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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.76, 2,115.36 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.76, 2,115.36 and 1,028.16 is: 1,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.76 : 2,115.36 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.76/2,115.36 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.76x = 2,115.36 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.76x = 2,174,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,928.54/1,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.77

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