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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.83, 1,524.49 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.83, 1,524.49 and 650.91 is: 975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.83 : 1,524.49 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.83/1,524.49 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.83x = 1,524.49 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.83x = 992,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,309.88/1,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.88

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