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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.16, 1,540.57 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.16, 1,540.57 and 296.56 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.16 : 1,540.57 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.16/1,540.57 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.16x = 1,540.57 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.16x = 456,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,871.44/1,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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