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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.12, 1,542.27 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.12, 1,542.27 and 297.68 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.12 : 1,542.27 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.12/1,542.27 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.12x = 1,542.27 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.12x = 459,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,102.93/1,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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