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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.84, 1,530.04 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.84, 1,530.04 and 289.42 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.84 : 1,530.04 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.84/1,530.04 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.84x = 1,530.04 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.84x = 442,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,819.63/1,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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