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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.03 and 582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.03 and 582.25 is: 873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.02 : 1,524.03 = 582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.02/1,524.03 = 582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.02x = 1,524.03 × 582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.02x = 887,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,366.47/1,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.38

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