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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.55, 1,541.38 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.55, 1,541.38 and 297.11 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.55 : 1,541.38 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.55/1,541.38 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.55x = 1,541.38 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.55x = 457,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,950.96/1,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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