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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.93, 1,540.10 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.93, 1,540.10 and 296.34 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.93 : 1,540.10 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.93/1,540.10 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.93x = 1,540.10 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.93x = 456,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,391.75/1,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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