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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.07, 1,524.10 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.07, 1,524.10 and 246.57 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.07 : 1,524.10 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.07/1,524.10 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.07x = 1,524.10 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.07x = 375,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,788.48/1,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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