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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.15, 1,524.83 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.15, 1,524.83 and 431.33 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.15 : 1,524.83 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.15/1,524.83 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.15x = 1,524.83 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.15x = 657,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,695.14/1,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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