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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.97, 1,534.22 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.97, 1,534.22 and 292.53 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.97 : 1,534.22 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.97/1,534.22 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.97x = 1,534.22 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.97x = 448,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,805.38/1,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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