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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.24, 1,524.40 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.24, 1,524.40 and 285.80 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.24 : 1,524.40 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.24/1,524.40 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.24x = 1,524.40 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.24x = 435,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,673.52/1,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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