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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.65, 1,544.58 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.65, 1,544.58 and 299.03 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.65 : 1,544.58 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.65/1,544.58 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.65x = 1,544.58 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.65x = 461,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,879.62/1,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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