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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.87, 1,524.72 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.87, 1,524.72 and 399.86 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.87 : 1,524.72 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.87/1,524.72 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.87x = 1,524.72 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.87x = 609,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,666.92/1,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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