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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.55, 1,543.10 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.55, 1,543.10 and 298.19 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.55 : 1,543.10 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.55/1,543.10 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.55x = 1,543.10 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.55x = 460,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,127.78/1,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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