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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.79, 1,534.43 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.79, 1,534.43 and 292.37 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.79 : 1,534.43 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.79/1,534.43 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.79x = 1,534.43 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.79x = 448,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,621.30/1,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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