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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.94, 1,526.92 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.94, 1,526.92 and 287.53 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.94 : 1,526.92 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.94/1,526.92 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.94x = 1,526.92 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.94x = 439,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,035.31/1,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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