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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.09, 1,524.96 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.09, 1,524.96 and 400.41 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.09 : 1,524.96 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.09/1,524.96 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.09x = 1,524.96 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.09x = 610,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,609.23/1,017.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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