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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.87 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.87 and 247.08 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.58 : 1,524.87 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.58/1,524.87 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.58x = 1,524.87 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.58x = 376,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,764.88/1,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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