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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.85, 1,525.15 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.85, 1,525.15 and 431.75 is: 647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.85 : 1,525.15 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.85/1,525.15 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.85x = 1,525.15 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.85x = 658,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,480.50/1,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.57

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