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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.19, 1,525.62 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.19, 1,525.62 and 286.78 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.19 : 1,525.62 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.19/1,525.62 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.19x = 1,525.62 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.19x = 437,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,517.30/1,017.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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