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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.52, 1,521.54 and 708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.52, 1,521.54 and 708.36 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.52 : 1,521.54 = 708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.52/1,521.54 = 708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.52x = 1,521.54 × 708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.52x = 1,077,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,798.07/1,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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