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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.80, 1,526.70 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.80, 1,526.70 and 287.45 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.80 : 1,526.70 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.80/1,526.70 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.80x = 1,526.70 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.80x = 438,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,842.28/1,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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