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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.64, 1,521.72 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.64, 1,521.72 and 630 is: 942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.64 : 1,521.72 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.64/1,521.72 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.64x = 1,521.72 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.64x = 958,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,683.60/1,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.99

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