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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.17, 1,541.01 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.17, 1,541.01 and 296.73 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.17 : 1,541.01 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.17/1,541.01 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.17x = 1,541.01 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.17x = 457,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,263.90/1,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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