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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.64, 1,524.87 and 831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.64, 1,524.87 and 831.36 is: 1,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.64 : 1,524.87 = 831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.64/1,524.87 = 831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.64x = 1,524.87 × 831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.64x = 1,267,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,715.92/1,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.19

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