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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.45, 1,526.18 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.45, 1,526.18 and 287.03 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.45 : 1,526.18 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.45/1,526.18 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.45x = 1,526.18 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.45x = 438,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,050.38/1,017.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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