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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.83, 1,529.82 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.83, 1,529.82 and 289.41 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.83 : 1,529.82 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.83/1,529.82 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.83x = 1,529.82 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.83x = 442,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,745.21/1,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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