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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.74, 1,532.62 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.74, 1,532.62 and 291.26 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.74 : 1,532.62 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.74/1,532.62 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.74x = 1,532.62 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.74x = 446,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,390.90/1,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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