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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.39 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.39 and 286.48 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.06 : 1,525.39 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.06/1,525.39 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.06x = 1,525.39 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.06x = 436,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,993.73/1,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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