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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.08, 1,528.64 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.08, 1,528.64 and 288.72 is: 433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.08 : 1,528.64 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.08/1,528.64 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.08x = 1,528.64 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.08x = 441,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,348.94/1,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.09

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