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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.35, 1,533.54 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.35, 1,533.54 and 291.95 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.35 : 1,533.54 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.35/1,533.54 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.35x = 1,533.54 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.35x = 447,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,717.00/1,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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