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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.59, 1,525.17 and 391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.59, 1,525.17 and 391.81 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.59 : 1,525.17 = 391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.59/1,525.17 = 391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.59x = 1,525.17 × 391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.59x = 597,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,576.86/1,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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