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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.90, 1,535.68 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.90, 1,535.68 and 293.31 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.90 : 1,535.68 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.90/1,535.68 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.90x = 1,535.68 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.90x = 450,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,429.33/1,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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