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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017, 1,524.29 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017, 1,524.29 and 431.82 is: 647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017 : 1,524.29 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017/1,524.29 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017x = 1,524.29 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017x = 658,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,216.75/1,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.21

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