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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.91 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.91 and 286.22 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.58 : 1,524.91 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.58/1,524.91 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.58x = 1,524.91 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.58x = 436,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,459.74/1,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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