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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.97, 1,529.95 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.97, 1,529.95 and 289.55 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.97 : 1,529.95 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.97/1,529.95 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.97x = 1,529.95 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.97x = 442,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,996.77/1,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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