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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.16, 1,534.78 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.16, 1,534.78 and 292.84 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.16 : 1,534.78 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.16/1,534.78 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.16x = 1,534.78 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.16x = 449,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,444.98/1,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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