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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.25, 1,526.41 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.25, 1,526.41 and 606.18 is: 910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.25 : 1,526.41 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.25/1,526.41 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.25x = 1,526.41 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.25x = 925,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,285.70/1,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.49

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