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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.67, 1,540.26 and 296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.67, 1,540.26 and 296.23 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.67 : 1,540.26 = 296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.67/1,540.26 = 296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.67x = 1,540.26 × 296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.67x = 456,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,271.22/1,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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