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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.77, 1,529.44 and 289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.77, 1,529.44 and 289.15 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.77 : 1,529.44 = 289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.77/1,529.44 = 289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.77x = 1,529.44 × 289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.77x = 442,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,233.03/1,019.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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