Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016, 1,524 and 246.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,016, 1,524 and 246.50 is: 369.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,016 : 1,524 = 246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,016/1,524 = 246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,016x = 1,524 × 246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,016x = 375,666 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,666/1,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369.75
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