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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.99, 1,532.96 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.99, 1,532.96 and 291.55 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.99 : 1,532.96 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.99/1,532.96 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.99x = 1,532.96 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.99x = 446,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,934.49/1,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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