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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.09, 1,528.44 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.09, 1,528.44 and 288.64 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.09 : 1,528.44 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.09/1,528.44 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.09x = 1,528.44 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.09x = 441,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,168.92/1,019.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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