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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.75 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.02, 1,524.75 and 631.54 is: 947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.02 : 1,524.75 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.02/1,524.75 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.02x = 1,524.75 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.02x = 962,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,940.62/1,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.76

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