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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.15, 1,524.10 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.15, 1,524.10 and 285.78 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.15 : 1,524.10 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.15/1,524.10 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.15x = 1,524.10 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.15x = 435,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,557.30/1,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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