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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.38, 1,524.58 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.38, 1,524.58 and 285.96 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.38 : 1,524.58 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.38/1,524.58 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.38x = 1,524.58 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.38x = 435,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,973.90/1,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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