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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.28, 1,524.36 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.28, 1,524.36 and 496.08 is: 744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.28 : 1,524.36 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.28/1,524.36 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.28x = 1,524.36 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.28x = 756,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,204.51/1,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.09

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