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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.60, 1,541.39 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.60, 1,541.39 and 297.18 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.60 : 1,541.39 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.60/1,541.39 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.60x = 1,541.39 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.60x = 458,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,070.28/1,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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