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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.70, 1,529.38 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.70, 1,529.38 and 289.11 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.70 : 1,529.38 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.70/1,529.38 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.70x = 1,529.38 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.70x = 442,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,159.05/1,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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