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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.36, 1,530.36 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.36, 1,530.36 and 289.98 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.36 : 1,530.36 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.36/1,530.36 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.36x = 1,530.36 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.36x = 443,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,773.79/1,020.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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