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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.23, 1,524.37 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.23, 1,524.37 and 285.85 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.23 : 1,524.37 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.23/1,524.37 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.23x = 1,524.37 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.23x = 435,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,741.16/1,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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