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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.21, 1,527.30 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.21, 1,527.30 and 287.77 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.21 : 1,527.30 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.21/1,527.30 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.21x = 1,527.30 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.21x = 439,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,511.12/1,018.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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