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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.37, 1,526.05 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.37, 1,526.05 and 286.94 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.37 : 1,526.05 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.37/1,526.05 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.37x = 1,526.05 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.37x = 437,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,889.36/1,017.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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