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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.13, 1,524.21 and 703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.13, 1,524.21 and 703.47 is: 1,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.13 : 1,524.21 = 703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.13/1,524.21 = 703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.13x = 1,524.21 × 703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.13x = 1,072,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,236.01/1,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.22

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