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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.69, 1,531.11 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.69, 1,531.11 and 290.32 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.69 : 1,531.11 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.69/1,531.11 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.69x = 1,531.11 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.69x = 444,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,511.86/1,020.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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