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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.20, 1,544.02 and 298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.20, 1,544.02 and 298.82 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.20 : 1,544.02 = 298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.20/1,544.02 = 298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.20x = 1,544.02 × 298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.20x = 461,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,384.06/1,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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