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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.78 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.78 and 298.08 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.54 : 1,542.78 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.54/1,542.78 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.54x = 1,542.78 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.54x = 459,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,871.86/1,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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