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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.90 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.90 and 291.51 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.94 : 1,532.90 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.94/1,532.90 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.94x = 1,532.90 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.94x = 446,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,854.22/1,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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