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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.04 and 285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.04 and 285.61 is: 428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.02 : 1,524.04 = 285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.02/1,524.04 = 285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.02x = 1,524.04 × 285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.02x = 435,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,281.06/1,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.42

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