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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.79, 1,529.75 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.79, 1,529.75 and 289.31 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.79 : 1,529.75 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.79/1,529.75 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.79x = 1,529.75 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.79x = 442,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,574.35/1,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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