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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.48, 1,524.16 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.48, 1,524.16 and 583.96 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.48 : 1,524.16 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.48/1,524.16 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.48x = 1,524.16 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.48x = 890,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,048.47/1,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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