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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.50, 1,529.28 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.50, 1,529.28 and 289.08 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.50 : 1,529.28 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.50/1,529.28 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.50x = 1,529.28 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.50x = 442,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,084.26/1,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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