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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.67, 1,526.54 and 287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.67, 1,526.54 and 287.23 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.67 : 1,526.54 = 287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.67/1,526.54 = 287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.67x = 1,526.54 × 287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.67x = 438,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,468.08/1,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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