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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.18 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.18 and 292.50 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.10 : 1,534.18 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.10/1,534.18 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.10x = 1,534.18 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.10x = 448,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,747.65/1,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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