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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.30, 1,524.45 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.30, 1,524.45 and 246.80 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.30 : 1,524.45 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.30/1,524.45 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.30x = 1,524.45 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.30x = 376,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,234.26/1,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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