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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.04 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.04 and 296.79 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.23 : 1,541.04 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.23/1,541.04 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.23x = 1,541.04 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.23x = 457,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,365.26/1,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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