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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.23, 1,525.87 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.23, 1,525.87 and 286.85 is: 430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.23 : 1,525.87 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.23/1,525.87 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.23x = 1,525.87 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.23x = 437,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,695.81/1,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.28

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