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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.48 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.48 and 431.55 is: 647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.29 : 1,524.48 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.29/1,524.48 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.29x = 1,524.48 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.29x = 657,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,889.34/1,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.34

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