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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.52 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.52 and 293.24 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.67 : 1,535.52 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.67/1,535.52 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.67x = 1,535.52 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.67x = 450,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,274.42/1,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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