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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.69, 1,537.05 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.69, 1,537.05 and 294.26 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.69 : 1,537.05 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.69/1,537.05 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.69x = 1,537.05 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.69x = 452,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,292.33/1,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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