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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.52, 1,524.78 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.52, 1,524.78 and 247.02 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.52 : 1,524.78 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.52/1,524.78 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.52x = 1,524.78 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.52x = 376,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,642.30/1,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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