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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.42 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.42 and 290.76 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.16 : 1,531.42 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.16/1,531.42 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.16x = 1,531.42 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.16x = 445,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,275.68/1,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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