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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.24, 1,523.64 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.24, 1,523.64 and 554.24 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.24 : 1,523.64 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.24/1,523.64 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.24x = 1,523.64 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.24x = 844,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,454.62/1,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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