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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.47 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.54, 1,542.47 and 298.14 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.54 : 1,542.47 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.54/1,542.47 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.54x = 1,542.47 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.54x = 459,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,872.01/1,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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