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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.91, 1,528.38 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.91, 1,528.38 and 288.46 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.91 : 1,528.38 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.91/1,528.38 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.91x = 1,528.38 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.91x = 440,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,876.49/1,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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