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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.71, 1,543.30 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.71, 1,543.30 and 298.34 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.71 : 1,543.30 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.71/1,543.30 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.71x = 1,543.30 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.71x = 460,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,431.23/1,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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