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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.39, 1,524.60 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.39, 1,524.60 and 285.95 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.39 : 1,524.60 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.39/1,524.60 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.39x = 1,524.60 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.39x = 435,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,957.94/1,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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