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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.72, 1,525.08 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.72, 1,525.08 and 247.22 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.72 : 1,525.08 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.72/1,525.08 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.72x = 1,525.08 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.72x = 377,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,027.91/1,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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