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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.79, 1,525.11 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.79, 1,525.11 and 608.52 is: 912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.79 : 1,525.11 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.79/1,525.11 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.79x = 1,525.11 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.79x = 928,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,059.94/1,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.74

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