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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.21, 1,615.52 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.21, 1,615.52 and 297.03 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.21 : 1,615.52 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.21/1,615.52 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.21x = 1,615.52 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.21x = 479,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,848.34/1,077.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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