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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.82, 1,532.96 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.82, 1,532.96 and 291.46 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.82 : 1,532.96 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.82/1,532.96 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.82x = 1,532.96 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.82x = 446,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,787.40/1,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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