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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.99, 1,543.64 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.99, 1,543.64 and 298.47 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.99 : 1,543.64 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.99/1,543.64 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.99x = 1,543.64 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.99x = 460,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,736.21/1,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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