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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.61, 1,525.51 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.61, 1,525.51 and 431.57 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.61 : 1,525.51 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.61/1,525.51 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.61x = 1,525.51 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.61x = 658,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,358.38/1,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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