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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.51, 1,529.21 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.51, 1,529.21 and 288.99 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.51 : 1,529.21 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.51/1,529.21 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.51x = 1,529.21 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.51x = 441,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,924.95/1,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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