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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.18, 1,525.53 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.18, 1,525.53 and 286.83 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.18 : 1,525.53 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.18/1,525.53 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.18x = 1,525.53 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.18x = 437,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,567.77/1,017.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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