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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.10, 1,536.18 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.10, 1,536.18 and 293.66 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.10 : 1,536.18 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.10/1,536.18 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.10x = 1,536.18 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.10x = 451,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,114.62/1,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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