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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.88, 1,535.83 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.88, 1,535.83 and 293.47 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.88 : 1,535.83 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.88/1,535.83 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.88x = 1,535.83 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.88x = 450,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,720.03/1,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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