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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.73, 1,525.13 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.73, 1,525.13 and 286.30 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.73 : 1,525.13 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.73/1,525.13 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.73x = 1,525.13 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.73x = 436,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,646.27/1,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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