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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.39, 1,526.07 and 401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.39, 1,526.07 and 401.26 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.39 : 1,526.07 = 401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.39/1,526.07 = 401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.39x = 1,526.07 × 401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.39x = 612,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,350.85/1,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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