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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.57, 1,530.97 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.57, 1,530.97 and 290.18 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.57 : 1,530.97 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.57/1,530.97 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.57x = 1,530.97 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.57x = 444,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,259.98/1,020.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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