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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.25, 1,525 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.25, 1,525 and 399.84 is: 600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.25 : 1,525 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.25/1,525 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.25x = 1,525 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.25x = 609,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,756/1,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.01

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