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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.24, 1,527.18 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.24, 1,527.18 and 287.65 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.24 : 1,527.18 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.24/1,527.18 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.24x = 1,527.18 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.24x = 439,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,293.33/1,018.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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