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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.28, 1,524.51 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.28, 1,524.51 and 285.93 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.28 : 1,524.51 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.28/1,524.51 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.28x = 1,524.51 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.28x = 435,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,903.14/1,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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