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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.68, 1,542.84 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.68, 1,542.84 and 298.06 is: 447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.68 : 1,542.84 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.68/1,542.84 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.68x = 1,542.84 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.68x = 459,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,858.89/1,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.04

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