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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.22, 1,525.63 and 286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.22, 1,525.63 and 286.87 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.22 : 1,525.63 = 286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.22/1,525.63 = 286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.22x = 1,525.63 × 286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.22x = 437,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,657.48/1,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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