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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.15, 1,525.72 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.15, 1,525.72 and 286.63 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.15 : 1,525.72 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.15/1,525.72 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.15x = 1,525.72 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.15x = 437,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,317.84/1,017.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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