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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.94, 1,537.26 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.94, 1,537.26 and 294.42 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.94 : 1,537.26 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.94/1,537.26 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.94x = 1,537.26 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.94x = 452,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,600.09/1,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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