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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.67 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.67 and 293.18 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.62 : 1,535.67 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.62/1,535.67 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.62x = 1,535.67 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.62x = 450,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,220.05/1,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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