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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.32, 1,534.95 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.32, 1,534.95 and 292.90 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.32 : 1,534.95 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.32/1,534.95 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.32x = 1,534.95 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.32x = 449,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,586.86/1,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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