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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.16, 1,527.32 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.16, 1,527.32 and 287.74 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.16 : 1,527.32 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.16/1,527.32 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.16x = 1,527.32 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.16x = 439,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,471.06/1,018.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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