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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.66, 1,533.02 and 1,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.66, 1,533.02 and 1,015.66 is: 1,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.66 : 1,533.02 = 1,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.66/1,533.02 = 1,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.66x = 1,533.02 × 1,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.66x = 1,557,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,019.43/1,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.02

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