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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.26, 1,525.98 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.26, 1,525.98 and 286.83 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.26 : 1,525.98 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.26/1,525.98 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.26x = 1,525.98 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.26x = 437,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,696.84/1,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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