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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.34, 1,523.61 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.34, 1,523.61 and 439.02 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.34 : 1,523.61 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.34/1,523.61 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.34x = 1,523.61 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.34x = 668,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,895.26/1,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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