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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.37, 1,534.84 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.37, 1,534.84 and 292.96 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.37 : 1,534.84 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.37/1,534.84 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.37x = 1,534.84 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.37x = 449,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,646.73/1,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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