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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.75, 1,526.82 and 634.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.75, 1,526.82 and 634.43 is: 952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.75 : 1,526.82 = 634.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.75/1,526.82 = 634.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.75x = 1,526.82 × 634.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.75x = 968,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,661.85/1,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.70

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