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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.53, 1,543.04 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.53, 1,543.04 and 298.16 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.53 : 1,543.04 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.53/1,543.04 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.53x = 1,543.04 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.53x = 460,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,072.81/1,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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