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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.46, 1,532.18 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.46, 1,532.18 and 291.04 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.46 : 1,532.18 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.46/1,532.18 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.46x = 1,532.18 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.46x = 445,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,922.56/1,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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