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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.59, 1,541.53 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.59, 1,541.53 and 297.07 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.59 : 1,541.53 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.59/1,541.53 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.59x = 1,541.53 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.59x = 457,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,938.83/1,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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