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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.17, 1,524.29 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.17, 1,524.29 and 285.73 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.17 : 1,524.29 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.17/1,524.29 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.17x = 1,524.29 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.17x = 435,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,535.38/1,016.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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