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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.31, 1,534.70 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.31, 1,534.70 and 292.71 is: 438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.31 : 1,534.70 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.31/1,534.70 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.31x = 1,534.70 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.31x = 449,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,226.88/1,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.99

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