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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.71, 1,529.85 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.71, 1,529.85 and 289.29 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.71 : 1,529.85 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.71/1,529.85 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.71x = 1,529.85 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.71x = 442,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,570.31/1,019.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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