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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.51, 1,532.25 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.51, 1,532.25 and 291.08 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.51 : 1,532.25 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.51/1,532.25 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.51x = 1,532.25 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.51x = 446,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,007.33/1,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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