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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.31, 1,541.25 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.31, 1,541.25 and 296.88 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.31 : 1,541.25 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.31/1,541.25 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.31x = 1,541.25 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.31x = 457,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,566.30/1,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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