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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.62, 1,524.93 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.62, 1,524.93 and 247.12 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.62 : 1,524.93 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.62/1,524.93 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.62x = 1,524.93 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.62x = 376,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,840.70/1,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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