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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.10, 1,525.41 and 668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.10, 1,525.41 and 668.35 is: 1,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.10 : 1,525.41 = 668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.10/1,525.41 = 668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.10x = 1,525.41 × 668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.10x = 1,019,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,507.77/1,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.35

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