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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.20 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.20 and 286.32 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.94 : 1,525.20 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.94/1,525.20 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.94x = 1,525.20 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.94x = 436,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,695.26/1,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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