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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.78, 1,525.01 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.78, 1,525.01 and 286.19 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.78 : 1,525.01 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.78/1,525.01 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.78x = 1,525.01 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.78x = 436,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,440.45/1,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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