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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.89, 1,529.62 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.89, 1,529.62 and 289.27 is: 433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.89 : 1,529.62 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.89/1,529.62 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.89x = 1,529.62 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.89x = 442,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,473.18/1,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.84

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