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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.61, 1,524.91 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.61, 1,524.91 and 247.11 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.61 : 1,524.91 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.61/1,524.91 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.61x = 1,524.91 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.61x = 376,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,820.51/1,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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