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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.55, 1,524.83 and 997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.55, 1,524.83 and 997.11 is: 1,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.55 : 1,524.83 = 997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.55/1,524.83 = 997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.55x = 1,524.83 × 997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.55x = 1,520,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,418.26/1,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.67

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