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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.72, 1,526.40 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.72, 1,526.40 and 287.28 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.72 : 1,526.40 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.72/1,526.40 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.72x = 1,526.40 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.72x = 438,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,504.19/1,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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