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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.64, 1,535.17 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.64, 1,535.17 and 293.26 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.64 : 1,535.17 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.64/1,535.17 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.64x = 1,535.17 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.64x = 450,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,203.95/1,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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