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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.07, 1,543.43 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.07, 1,543.43 and 298.48 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.07 : 1,543.43 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.07/1,543.43 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.07x = 1,543.43 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.07x = 460,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,682.99/1,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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