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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.17, 1,543.83 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.17, 1,543.83 and 298.69 is: 448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.17 : 1,543.83 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.17/1,543.83 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.17x = 1,543.83 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.17x = 461,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,121.60/1,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.05

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