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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.99, 1,540.76 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.99, 1,540.76 and 296.63 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.99 : 1,540.76 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.99/1,540.76 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.99x = 1,540.76 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.99x = 457,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,026.45/1,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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