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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.02, 1,525.25 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.02, 1,525.25 and 286.64 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.02 : 1,525.25 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.02/1,525.25 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.02x = 1,525.25 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.02x = 437,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,188.60/1,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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