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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.07, 1,522.95 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.07, 1,522.95 and 399.66 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.07 : 1,522.95 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.07/1,522.95 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.07x = 1,522.95 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.07x = 608,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,662.20/1,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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