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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.47, 1,530.48 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.47, 1,530.48 and 290.03 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.47 : 1,530.48 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.47/1,530.48 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.47x = 1,530.48 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.47x = 443,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,883.66/1,020.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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