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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.34, 1,524.20 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.34, 1,524.20 and 431.33 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.34 : 1,524.20 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.34/1,524.20 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.34x = 1,524.20 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.34x = 657,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,425.57/1,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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