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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.79, 1,526.68 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.79, 1,526.68 and 287.35 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.79 : 1,526.68 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.79/1,526.68 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.79x = 1,526.68 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.79x = 438,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,691.50/1,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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