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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.32, 1,524.12 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.32, 1,524.12 and 400 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.32 : 1,524.12 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.32/1,524.12 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.32x = 1,524.12 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.32x = 609,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,648/1,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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