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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.98, 1,536.24 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.98, 1,536.24 and 293.55 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.98 : 1,536.24 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.98/1,536.24 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.98x = 1,536.24 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.98x = 450,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,963.25/1,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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