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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.92, 1,532.64 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.92, 1,532.64 and 291.34 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.92 : 1,532.64 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.92/1,532.64 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.92x = 1,532.64 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.92x = 446,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,519.34/1,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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