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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.90 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.90 and 292.68 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.10 : 1,534.90 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.10/1,534.90 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.10x = 1,534.90 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.10x = 449,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,234.35/1,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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