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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.81, 1,524.87 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.81, 1,524.87 and 400.35 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.81 : 1,524.87 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.81/1,524.87 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.81x = 1,524.87 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.81x = 610,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,481.70/1,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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