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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.97, 1,537.52 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.97, 1,537.52 and 294.60 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.97 : 1,537.52 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.97/1,537.52 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.97x = 1,537.52 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.97x = 452,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,953.39/1,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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