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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.61, 1,529.27 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.61, 1,529.27 and 289.24 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.61 : 1,529.27 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.61/1,529.27 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.61x = 1,529.27 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.61x = 442,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,326.05/1,019.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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