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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.03, 1,542.03 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.03, 1,542.03 and 297.58 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.03 : 1,542.03 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.03/1,542.03 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.03x = 1,542.03 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.03x = 458,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,877.29/1,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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