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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.68, 1,526.60 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.68, 1,526.60 and 287.31 is: 430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.68 : 1,526.60 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.68/1,526.60 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.68x = 1,526.60 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.68x = 438,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,606.01/1,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.99

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