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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.91, 1,537.15 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.91, 1,537.15 and 294.32 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.91 : 1,537.15 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.91/1,537.15 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.91x = 1,537.15 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.91x = 452,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,413.99/1,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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