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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.47, 1,540.98 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.47, 1,540.98 and 297.03 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.47 : 1,540.98 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.47/1,540.98 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.47x = 1,540.98 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.47x = 457,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,717.29/1,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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