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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.17, 1,530.28 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.17, 1,530.28 and 289.73 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.17 : 1,530.28 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.17/1,530.28 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.17x = 1,530.28 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.17x = 443,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,368.02/1,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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