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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.08, 1,534.86 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.08, 1,534.86 and 292.66 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.08 : 1,534.86 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.08/1,534.86 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.08x = 1,534.86 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.08x = 449,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,192.13/1,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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