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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.98 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.98 and 278.88 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.26 : 1,528.98 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.26/1,528.98 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.26x = 1,528.98 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.26x = 426,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,401.94/1,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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