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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.79 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.79 and 439.46 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.58 : 1,524.79 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.58/1,524.79 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.58x = 1,524.79 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.58x = 670,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,084.21/1,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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