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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.47, 1,536.65 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.47, 1,536.65 and 294.05 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.47 : 1,536.65 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.47/1,536.65 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.47x = 1,536.65 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.47x = 451,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,851.04/1,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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