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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.83, 1,524.84 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.83, 1,524.84 and 400.33 is: 600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.83 : 1,524.84 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.83/1,524.84 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.83x = 1,524.84 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.83x = 610,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,439.20/1,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.34

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