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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.23, 1,527.33 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.23, 1,527.33 and 287.81 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.23 : 1,527.33 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.23/1,527.33 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.23x = 1,527.33 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.23x = 439,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,573.21/1,018.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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