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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.54, 1,530.87 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.54, 1,530.87 and 290.07 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.54 : 1,530.87 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.54/1,530.87 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.54x = 1,530.87 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.54x = 444,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,059.46/1,020.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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