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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.25, 1,533.21 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.25, 1,533.21 and 291.66 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.25 : 1,533.21 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.25/1,533.21 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.25x = 1,533.21 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.25x = 447,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,176.03/1,022.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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