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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.88, 1,525.08 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.88, 1,525.08 and 286.56 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.88 : 1,525.08 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.88/1,525.08 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.88x = 1,525.08 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.88x = 437,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,026.92/1,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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