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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.49, 1,536.97 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.49, 1,536.97 and 294.01 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.49 : 1,536.97 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.49/1,536.97 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.49x = 1,536.97 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.49x = 451,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,888.34/1,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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