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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.57, 1,524.95 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.57, 1,524.95 and 286.16 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.57 : 1,524.95 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.57/1,524.95 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.57x = 1,524.95 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.57x = 436,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,370.64/1,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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