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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.65, 1,530.78 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.65, 1,530.78 and 290.30 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.65 : 1,530.78 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.65/1,530.78 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.65x = 1,530.78 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.65x = 444,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,388.17/1,020.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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