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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.63, 1,524.29 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.63, 1,524.29 and 358.14 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.63 : 1,524.29 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.63/1,524.29 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.63x = 1,524.29 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.63x = 545,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,909.22/1,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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