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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024, 1,535.66 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024, 1,535.66 and 293.38 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024 : 1,535.66 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024/1,535.66 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024x = 1,535.66 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024x = 450,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,531.93/1,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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