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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.47, 1,535.27 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.47, 1,535.27 and 293.10 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.47 : 1,535.27 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.47/1,535.27 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.47x = 1,535.27 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.47x = 449,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,979.96/1,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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