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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.08, 1,532.85 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.08, 1,532.85 and 291.69 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.08 : 1,532.85 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.08/1,532.85 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.08x = 1,532.85 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.08x = 447,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,121.67/1,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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