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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.68, 1,528.10 and 288.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.68, 1,528.10 and 288.31 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.68 : 1,528.10 = 288.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.68/1,528.10 = 288.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.68x = 1,528.10 × 288.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.68x = 440,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,566.51/1,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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