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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.70, 1,528.23 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.70, 1,528.23 and 288.26 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.70 : 1,528.23 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.70/1,528.23 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.70x = 1,528.23 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.70x = 440,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,527.58/1,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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