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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.66, 1,527.98 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.66, 1,527.98 and 288.20 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.66 : 1,527.98 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.66/1,527.98 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.66x = 1,527.98 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.66x = 440,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,363.84/1,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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