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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.67, 1,541.52 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.67, 1,541.52 and 297.25 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.67 : 1,541.52 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.67/1,541.52 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.67x = 1,541.52 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.67x = 458,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,215.33/1,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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