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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.33, 1,536.75 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.33, 1,536.75 and 293.96 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.33 : 1,536.75 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.33/1,536.75 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.33x = 1,536.75 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.33x = 451,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,735.35/1,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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