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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.81, 1,525.23 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.81, 1,525.23 and 286.40 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.81 : 1,525.23 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.81/1,525.23 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.81x = 1,525.23 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.81x = 436,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,825.87/1,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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