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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.78 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.78 and 290.84 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.16 : 1,531.78 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.16/1,531.78 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.16x = 1,531.78 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.16x = 445,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,501.89/1,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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