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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.52, 1,526.29 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.52, 1,526.29 and 287.11 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.52 : 1,526.29 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.52/1,526.29 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.52x = 1,526.29 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.52x = 438,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,213.12/1,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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