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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.89, 1,537.28 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.89, 1,537.28 and 294.44 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.89 : 1,537.28 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.89/1,537.28 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.89x = 1,537.28 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.89x = 452,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,628.67/1,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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