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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.88, 1,537.45 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.88, 1,537.45 and 294.47 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.88 : 1,537.45 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.88/1,537.45 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.88x = 1,537.45 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.88x = 452,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,724.48/1,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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