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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.52, 1,540.98 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.52, 1,540.98 and 296.90 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.52 : 1,540.98 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.52/1,540.98 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.52x = 1,540.98 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.52x = 457,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,516.96/1,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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