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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.33, 1,530.75 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.33, 1,530.75 and 289.89 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.33 : 1,530.75 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.33/1,530.75 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.33x = 1,530.75 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.33x = 443,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,749.12/1,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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