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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.28, 1,540.90 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.28, 1,540.90 and 296.83 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.28 : 1,540.90 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.28/1,540.90 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.28x = 1,540.90 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.28x = 457,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,385.35/1,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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