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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.53, 1,535.21 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.53, 1,535.21 and 293.07 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.53 : 1,535.21 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.53/1,535.21 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.53x = 1,535.21 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.53x = 449,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,922.53/1,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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