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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.03, 1,523.59 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.03, 1,523.59 and 399.26 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.03 : 1,523.59 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.03/1,523.59 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.03x = 1,523.59 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.03x = 608,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,311.35/1,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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