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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.65, 1,536.81 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.65, 1,536.81 and 294.06 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.65 : 1,536.81 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.65/1,536.81 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.65x = 1,536.81 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.65x = 451,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,914.35/1,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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