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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.10, 1,524.15 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.10, 1,524.15 and 708.30 is: 1,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.10 : 1,524.15 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.10/1,524.15 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.10x = 1,524.15 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.10x = 1,079,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,555.45/1,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.45

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