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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.81, 1,535.72 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.81, 1,535.72 and 293.39 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.81 : 1,535.72 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.81/1,535.72 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.81x = 1,535.72 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.81x = 450,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,555.75/1,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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