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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.02, 1,540.20 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.02, 1,540.20 and 296.40 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.02 : 1,540.20 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.02/1,540.20 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.02x = 1,540.20 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.02x = 456,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,515.28/1,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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