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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.67, 1,527.86 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.67, 1,527.86 and 288.29 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.67 : 1,527.86 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.67/1,527.86 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.67x = 1,527.86 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.67x = 440,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,471.30/1,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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