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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.96, 1,537.12 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.96, 1,537.12 and 294.60 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.96 : 1,537.12 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.96/1,537.12 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.96x = 1,537.12 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.96x = 452,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,835.55/1,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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