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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.45, 1,534.72 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.45, 1,534.72 and 292.86 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.45 : 1,534.72 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.45/1,534.72 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.45x = 1,534.72 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.45x = 449,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,448.96/1,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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