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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.16, 1,523.97 and 604.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.16, 1,523.97 and 604.95 is: 907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.16 : 1,523.97 = 604.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.16/1,523.97 = 604.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.16x = 1,523.97 × 604.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.16x = 921,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,925.65/1,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.26

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