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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.75, 1,526.45 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.75, 1,526.45 and 287.13 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.75 : 1,526.45 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.75/1,526.45 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.75x = 1,526.45 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.75x = 438,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,289.59/1,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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