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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.16, 1,525.16 and 650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.16, 1,525.16 and 650.66 is: 977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.16 : 1,525.16 = 650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.16/1,525.16 = 650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.16x = 1,525.16 × 650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.16x = 992,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,354.61/1,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.54

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