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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.09, 1,522.92 and 437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.09, 1,522.92 and 437.75 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.09 : 1,522.92 = 437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.09/1,522.92 = 437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.09x = 1,522.92 × 437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.09x = 666,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,658.23/1,016.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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