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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.29, 1,527.68 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.29, 1,527.68 and 287.85 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.29 : 1,527.68 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.29/1,527.68 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.29x = 1,527.68 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.29x = 439,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,742.69/1,018.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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