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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.18, 1,530.35 and 289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.18, 1,530.35 and 289.81 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.18 : 1,530.35 = 289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.18/1,530.35 = 289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.18x = 1,530.35 × 289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.18x = 443,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,510.73/1,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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