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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.88, 1,525.45 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.88, 1,525.45 and 439.89 is: 659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.88 : 1,525.45 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.88/1,525.45 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.88x = 1,525.45 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.88x = 671,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,030.20/1,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.89

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