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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.91, 1,535.94 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.91, 1,535.94 and 293.47 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.91 : 1,535.94 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.91/1,535.94 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.91x = 1,535.94 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.91x = 450,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,750.84/1,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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