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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.08, 1,524.08 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.08, 1,524.08 and 285.66 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.08 : 1,524.08 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.08/1,524.08 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.08x = 1,524.08 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.08x = 435,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,369.41/1,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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