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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.99, 1,545.24 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.99, 1,545.24 and 299.57 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.99 : 1,545.24 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.99/1,545.24 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.99x = 1,545.24 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.99x = 462,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,911.41/1,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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