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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.40 and 286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.40 and 286.51 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.94 : 1,525.40 = 286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.94/1,525.40 = 286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.94x = 1,525.40 × 286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.94x = 437,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,044.98/1,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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