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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.29, 1,534.92 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.29, 1,534.92 and 292.87 is: 439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.29 : 1,534.92 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.29/1,534.92 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.29x = 1,534.92 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.29x = 449,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,526.68/1,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.30

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