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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.12, 1,523.59 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.12, 1,523.59 and 399.11 is: 598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.12 : 1,523.59 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.12/1,523.59 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.12x = 1,523.59 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.12x = 608,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,071.39/1,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.42

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