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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023, 1,534.16 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023, 1,534.16 and 292.38 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023 : 1,534.16 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023/1,534.16 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023x = 1,534.16 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023x = 448,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,557.70/1,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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