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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.62, 1,543.16 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.62, 1,543.16 and 298.14 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.62 : 1,543.16 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.62/1,543.16 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.62x = 1,543.16 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.62x = 460,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,076.23/1,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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