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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.55, 1,536.47 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.55, 1,536.47 and 294.13 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.55 : 1,536.47 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.55/1,536.47 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.55x = 1,536.47 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.55x = 451,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,923.47/1,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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