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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.32, 1,536.75 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.32, 1,536.75 and 293.94 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.32 : 1,536.75 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.32/1,536.75 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.32x = 1,536.75 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.32x = 451,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,712.30/1,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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