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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.96, 1,526.96 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.96, 1,526.96 and 287.54 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.96 : 1,526.96 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.96/1,526.96 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.96x = 1,526.96 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.96x = 439,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,062.08/1,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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