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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.81, 1,527.26 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.81, 1,527.26 and 606.75 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.81 : 1,527.26 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.81/1,527.26 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.81x = 1,527.26 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.81x = 926,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,657.37/1,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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