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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.59, 1,526.33 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.59, 1,526.33 and 287.16 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.59 : 1,526.33 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.59/1,526.33 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.59x = 1,526.33 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.59x = 438,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,299.49/1,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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