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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.51, 1,530.57 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.51, 1,530.57 and 290.16 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.51 : 1,530.57 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.51/1,530.57 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.51x = 1,530.57 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.51x = 444,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,110.19/1,020.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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