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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.63, 1,524.77 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.63, 1,524.77 and 286.20 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.63 : 1,524.77 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.63/1,524.77 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.63x = 1,524.77 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.63x = 436,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,387.74/1,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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