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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.90, 1,532.98 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.90, 1,532.98 and 291.56 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.90 : 1,532.98 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.90/1,532.98 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.90x = 1,532.98 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.90x = 446,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,955.65/1,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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