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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.84, 1,535.45 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.84, 1,535.45 and 293.22 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.84 : 1,535.45 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.84/1,535.45 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.84x = 1,535.45 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.84x = 450,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,223.18/1,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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