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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.08, 1,525.67 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.08, 1,525.67 and 286.71 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.08 : 1,525.67 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.08/1,525.67 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.08x = 1,525.67 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.08x = 437,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,428.96/1,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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