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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.63, 1,526.26 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.63, 1,526.26 and 287.20 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.63 : 1,526.26 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.63/1,526.26 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.63x = 1,526.26 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.63x = 438,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,341.87/1,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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