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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.66, 1,526.60 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.66, 1,526.60 and 287.22 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.66 : 1,526.60 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.66/1,526.60 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.66x = 1,526.60 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.66x = 438,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,470.05/1,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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