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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.81, 1,526.74 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.81, 1,526.74 and 287.39 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.81 : 1,526.74 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.81/1,526.74 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.81x = 1,526.74 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.81x = 438,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,772.91/1,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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