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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.11, 1,543.81 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.11, 1,543.81 and 298.74 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.11 : 1,543.81 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.11/1,543.81 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.11x = 1,543.81 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.11x = 461,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,194.72/1,029.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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