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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,540.07 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,540.07 and 296.25 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,540.07 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,540.07 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,540.07 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 456,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,245.74/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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