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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.61, 1,526.41 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.61, 1,526.41 and 287.18 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.61 : 1,526.41 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.61/1,526.41 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.61x = 1,526.41 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.61x = 438,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,354.12/1,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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