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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.10, 1,542.39 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.10, 1,542.39 and 297.69 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.10 : 1,542.39 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.10/1,542.39 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.10x = 1,542.39 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.10x = 459,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,154.08/1,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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