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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.33, 1,531.78 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.33, 1,531.78 and 290.71 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.33 : 1,531.78 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.33/1,531.78 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.33x = 1,531.78 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.33x = 445,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,303.76/1,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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