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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.52, 1,615.99 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.52, 1,615.99 and 297.34 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.52 : 1,615.99 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.52/1,615.99 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.52x = 1,615.99 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.52x = 480,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,488.90/1,077.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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