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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.28 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.28 and 287.73 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.17 : 1,527.28 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.17/1,527.28 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.17x = 1,527.28 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.17x = 439,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,443.56/1,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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