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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.71, 1,535.84 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.71, 1,535.84 and 293.35 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.71 : 1,535.84 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.71/1,535.84 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.71x = 1,535.84 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.71x = 450,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,532.19/1,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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