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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.21, 1,528.56 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.21, 1,528.56 and 288.86 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.21 : 1,528.56 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.21/1,528.56 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.21x = 1,528.56 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.21x = 441,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,539.84/1,019.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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