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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.50, 1,527.74 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.50, 1,527.74 and 287.98 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.50 : 1,527.74 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.50/1,527.74 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.50x = 1,527.74 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.50x = 439,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,958.57/1,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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