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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.32, 1,529.01 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.32, 1,529.01 and 288.90 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.32 : 1,529.01 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.32/1,529.01 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.32x = 1,529.01 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.32x = 441,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,730.99/1,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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