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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.07, 1,524.11 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.07, 1,524.11 and 438.95 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.07 : 1,524.11 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.07/1,524.11 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.07x = 1,524.11 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.07x = 668,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,998.27/1,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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