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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.58, 1,526.20 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.58, 1,526.20 and 287.21 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.58 : 1,526.20 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.58/1,526.20 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.58x = 1,526.20 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.58x = 438,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,332.27/1,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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