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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.41, 1,529.13 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.41, 1,529.13 and 288.96 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.41 : 1,529.13 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.41/1,529.13 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.41x = 1,529.13 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.41x = 441,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,857.40/1,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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