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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.45, 1,543.71 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.45, 1,543.71 and 298.85 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.45 : 1,543.71 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.45/1,543.71 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.45x = 1,543.71 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.45x = 461,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,337.73/1,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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