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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.64, 1,540.24 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.64, 1,540.24 and 296.28 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.64 : 1,540.24 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.64/1,540.24 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.64x = 1,540.24 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.64x = 456,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,342.31/1,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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