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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.19, 1,534.78 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.19, 1,534.78 and 292.77 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.19 : 1,534.78 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.19/1,534.78 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.19x = 1,534.78 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.19x = 449,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,330.60/1,023.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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