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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.58, 1,525.13 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.58, 1,525.13 and 431.60 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.58 : 1,525.13 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.58/1,525.13 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.58x = 1,525.13 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.58x = 658,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,245.28/1,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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