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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,543.25 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,543.25 and 298.45 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,543.25 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,543.25 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,543.25 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 460,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,582.96/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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