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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.42, 1,543.86 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.42, 1,543.86 and 298.80 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.42 : 1,543.86 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.42/1,543.86 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.42x = 1,543.86 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.42x = 461,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,305.37/1,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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