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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.37, 1,524.93 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.37, 1,524.93 and 553.65 is: 830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.37 : 1,524.93 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.37/1,524.93 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.37x = 1,524.93 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.37x = 844,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,277.49/1,016.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.68

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