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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.89, 1,525.68 and 401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.89, 1,525.68 and 401.29 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.89 : 1,525.68 = 401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.89/1,525.68 = 401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.89x = 1,525.68 × 401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.89x = 612,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,240.13/1,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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