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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.57, 1,524.85 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.57, 1,524.85 and 247.07 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.57 : 1,524.85 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.57/1,524.85 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.57x = 1,524.85 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.57x = 376,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,737.07/1,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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